I just love all of the fake crap that comes across this mailing list!
It't like reading today's news stories.
Jim W7RY
On 3/10/2024 6:04 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
I'm pretty certain that the pros use butyl mastic
The "pros" don't use anything because they don't use UHF connectors.
They are working with Heliax, waveguide, or ridgid line and the lines
are often pressurized. Connectors made for those kinds of lines don't
require all these wild methods involving tar, and tape and do more
harm than good by sealing in moisture. stevek@jmr.com is correct.
The ideal method is nothing. If you have a feedline run laying on or
under the ground that's subject to flooding, then elevate the
connections. I'd want to do that anyway to make it easier to
troubleshoot. I tried all the tape, tar, grease, and so on a few
times early on and realized it was heading in the wrong direction.
73
Rob
K5UJ
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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY
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