[TowerTalk] Weatherproofing Connections

[Mark .]

Gerald wrote:

<< SNIP....After reworking the phasing system on a 48 yagi 2m eme array 
several times
due to water/condensation ingress I "discovered" a 3M product available from
Home Depot called Linerless Splicing Tape. This material consists of a 
stretchy
rubber tape with sticky on one side....SNIP...When time comes to open the 
connection, a single knife slice down the length of the tape will allow 
almost instant removal since the tape is not glued or otherwise stuck to the 
connectors. 73, Gerald/K5GW >>


Right on, Gerald. It's Scotch 130C, readily available, and works quite well. 
I use this and Scotch 33+.

1st layer - 33+ tightly wrapped (you can also put a half-twist when you 
start it and apply it sticky-side-out for super release-ability)

2nd and 3rd layer: 130C (these are wider than 1st layer to seal directly to 
cable jackets)

4th later - 33+ loosely wrapped (minimal stretching) for UV protection of 
the 130C.

--...MARK_N1LO...--

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