>
> > I forgot to mention, also, that the use of barrel
>connectors is discouraged, particularly in outdoor
>runs. Somehow corrosion always seems to occur in these
>connectors, causing the swr (and losses) to rise.<
>
> K7LXC> I think the gist of this thread is weatherproofing.
> I've installed
>dozens (hundreds?) of barrel connector and other coax joints over
>the years and don't know of any that've failed. Most amateurs make
>one or more mistakes when weatherproofing coax joints.
Amen
>
> First, use 3M 33 or 88 tape. The 3 for a buck stuff from the
>hardware store won't cut it.
Amen, Amen
>
><snip> ScotchKote has been used in the past but it's really for
>buried connections and will dry up and flake off when used in
>an outdoor application like this.
>
FWIW, I have coated a number of splices over the years with
Scotch-kote and have never found this to be the case. Liquid tape
and either Coax seal or electrician's duct seal are also highly
suggested. ALL go over the first two layers of tape.
73, Craig Clark, K1QX
RADIOWARE AND RADIO BOOKSTORE
PO BOX 209
RINDGE NH 03461
603 899 6957
WWW.RADIO-WARE.COM
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