And for the 3rd lay add a layer of Scotch 33 or anything that won't
start flagging or decomposing.
-Steve K8LX
On 03/09/24 7:51 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
Gary,
Thanks, I was debating whether to start from scratch again with a
post; whew.
I'll just add that a two layer system can work, IF the stretchy
weatherproofing layer is not the type that gums up the works (the
connector) such as butyl rubber or coax seal. Use a silicone tape 1st
layer with almost any type of good UV protection on top.
If you insist on using the gummy sticky stuff, use it in a three
layer system with a 1st layer of courtesy wrap made of almost
anything. The gummy sticky stuff should extend well past the end of
the courtesy wrap so that that it bonds to the coax. Commercial
weatherproofing is almost always three layer.
-Steve K8LX
On 03/09/24 7:00 PM, Gary NA6O via TowerTalk wrote:
Lots of chatter indeed… Here is my famous summary of all the weatherproofing
methods I noted as of a few years ago. Read and enjoy.
https://na6o.com/amateur_radio/ewExternalFiles/Connector_Weatherproofing.pdf
Gary NA6O
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