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[TowerTalk] Hygain cinch plug corrosion

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Hygain cinch plug corrosion
From: frashley@netpath.net (F.R. Ashley)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:08:25 -0500
Hello all,

I just checked the cinch plug on my Hygain Ham IV rotor and it was green
with corrosion!  When I installed the new rotor back in May of this year, I
used the heat shrink tubing, wrapped this with electrical tape, then
covered this with a layer of plastic tape, followed with another layer of
electical tape.  I thought I had done a pretty decent job of
"waterproofing" my cinch plug, but was amazed at the amount of corrosion
after only 6 months.  After seeing this, I think the old screw terminals
are better!

My question is how or what can I use to better protect this plug?  Is there
any special waterproof tapes available that are REALLY waterproof?  
All suggestions appreciated!
73 de WB4M
Buddy

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