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Re: [VHFcontesting] Waterproofing a gamma match

To: "John Geiger" <aa5jg@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Waterproofing a gamma match
From: kb7dqh@donobi.net
Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 21:21:03 -0700 (PDT)
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Replacing with a "T" match...

Eric
KB7DQH



> The Gamma match for my Cushcraft A50-3S finally dried out so it is now
> resonanting on 6m again (it was detuned by the rain we had).  I am now
> thinking of waterproofing the match so this doesn't happen again.  What is
> the best way to do this?  I am thinking of covering the gap in the open
> end of the tube with electrical tape and coax seal, but will this detune
> the match again?  I am thinking it wouldn't since it should be
> non-conductive.  Has anyone else on the list waterproofed a Gamma match?
> If so, what works best?
>
> 73s John AA5JG
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