[TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?

[Keith Dutson]

I agree about Scotchkote being hard to remove.  That's why I put on two
layers of 88.  When it comes time to disconnect, just remove the outer
layer, scrape off enough of the Scotchkote to get to the inner layer, and
carefully cut to remove.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Anderson [mailto:WW5L at gte.net] 
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:56 PM
To: Keith Dutson
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?

I also use Scotch 88, but usually coat it with Scotchcote, which supposedly
forms such a vapor and water barrier that you could lay the cable and
connector underwater and not have water penetration.

Of course Scotchcoted tape is heck to get off if you have to work on the
connector.  

Tom, WW5L



Keith Dutson wrote:

>Scotch 88 tape works for me.  If you want to protect completely against 
>water vapor, coat the Scotch with liquid tape and apply another wrap 
>after it dries.
>
>73, Keith NM5G
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ferguson
>Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:16 PM
>To: towertalk at contesting.com
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?
>
>I had a Ham IV rotor serviced by Norms and had them install a quick 
>disconnect connector in place of the terminal strip.
>
>The short cable from the rotor to the male connector they installed has 
>a black sealant around where the cable exits the connector.
>
>I have installed the female connector to my rotor cable and want to 
>seal the space where the cable exits the connector. What type of 
>sealant is best to use here? The connector is an Amps 9-pin of which
>8 are used. The female end is labelled 206708-1.
>
>
>What have you found to be the best way to waterproof the mated 
>connectors on the tower?
>
>
>73,
>Paul
>K5ESW
>
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