[Towertalk] [OT] weatherproof tape for antennas?

[NN7K@reno.rmci.net]

88 tape? you gotta be kidding, the stuff is common electrical tape (Scotch
brand #88 tape), common as dirt.
best bet, tho is self vulcanizing (scotch #33, if i remember correctly),
this stuff you stretch to about 1-1/4 to 12-1/2 the length pulled off the
roll, then wind around what you want to seal, and because it self destructs
in sunlight, then cover it with 88 tape. this will weatherproof for several
years, as info, jim nn7k


Ken Hopper sent:Subject: [Towertalk] [OT] weatherproof tape for antennas?


> Hi, this is a little off topic. I am trying to find weatherproof tape for
> outdoor antennas. Anyone have a recommendation?
>
> I used common duct tape and over a very short time it fell apart leaving
ugly
> tails on my masts and wires. There must be something stronger and more
> waterproof.
>
> Someone suggested type "88" but I was unable to find it at the local ACE
> Hardware store. Where hould I look? in a speciality catalog? i
>
> Is there such a thing called "silicon tape" that matures into a single
bond
> over time?
>
> Thanks,
> de ken n9vv
> http://www.n9vv.com
>
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