[Towertalk] Balun Location (more)

[VR2BrettGraham]

KI7WX asked:

>With the coax choke approach what are folks doing to terminate the coax
>into
>pigtails for connection to the feedpoint? In my station I've always avoided
>coax terminations and junctions which don't end in a fitting that I can
>properly waterproof.

The problem with water wicking up the braid, as mentioned by K7LXC, can
be avoided by tinning the braid for a short distance either side of where
whatever weatherproofing that is to be applied ends.

73, VR2BrettGraham