That's why I always keep tension on the roll as I wrap, to stretch the tape and
get it into all the little ridges around the connector.
73,
Steve
N6SJ
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Steve Harrison
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2024 10:12 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] COAX SEAL
On 3/10/2024 9:57 AM, kq2m@kq2m.com wrote:
> There should be another part to this discussion that I have not yet
> seen mentioned. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion.
>
> .....
> But none of that addresses HOW and WHEN those physically tight
> connections might become less tight. Enter Coefficient of Thermal
> Expansion.
That's why the strong recommendation that the first layer of tape over the
connectors must be as tight as possible.
Steve, K0XP
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