Thanks to all that answered my inquiry - very quick response. The problem was solved ! The nice thing is that I have terminal blocks at the tower and lightnig protection at the SPG panel in the garag
The good news about most current rotators is that they have a quick-connect that goes to the rotator. The bad news is that they are very difficult to waterproof due to their size and shape. For best
Does anyone have any experience with 3M self-sealing shrink wrap for waterproofing coax connectors and splices? This stuff comes with an inner coating that melts when it gets hot and is supposed to c
Back in my days as a Ship Repair Superintendent with the good ole USN, we used this stuff (in large sizes like 2-1/2" and 3") to seal sonar dome cable connections during refits and overhauls. It was
<< 1. Apply two wraps of premium electrical tape (Scotch 33+ or 88). 2. Apply a layer of vapor-wrap material. Vapor-wrap is simply a butyl rubber material that comes in rolls or sheets and does an ex
If you put CoaxSeal directly on the connector - you'll never be able to get it off. It'll make a mess of the connector and it'll be relatively useless if you try to use it again. It's basically a one
Try removing the CoaxSeal after it has been on the connector and exposed to the elements for a few years and you will understand. Bob, N7XY List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tow
I'm not sure what vapor wrap is, Steve, but I put a layer or two of tape on a joint, then paint it with liquid tape. I'm sure it will be a pain to remove (it's not over a connector), but it sure see
Vapor wrap is a butyl rubber and comes in flat pieces about 4 inches across. CoaxSeal is a type of butyl rubber but SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO CONNECTORS. Commercial vapor wrap (i.e. db Produc
Hi All, It seems that several of us are having Rotator problems at the moment! I'm still trying to help a friend trouble shoot his Ham IV. His control box checked out fine as per the instructions in
Author: w7ni@easystreet.com (Stan or Patricia Griffiths)
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 00:21:50 -0800
Actually, CoaxSeal is quite soluble in gasoline. You can scape most of it off and wash the rest off with gasoline. Then you wash the gasoline off with alcohol. But I still agree with Steve that it is
Find a 100v, 150 uF cap. Disconnect leads 4 and 8 from the control box and put them across this cap. If the rotator turns, it is the motor capacitor. It is a frequent failure point for HAM rotators.