[TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?

[K8RI on TowerTalk]

I had forgotten bout that form of protection which is probably far better 
than sealing. It lets the system breathe yet protects it from the elements. 
Plastic pop bottles or anything of the sort strong enough to be taped or 
clamped into position should work.

Here I'd have to come up with some screen, or maybe something like the 
plastic scrubbers to close off the bottom to critters yet let the air flow 
in and out freely.  Here, bees are a real problem.  I go through Wasp and 
Hornet killer by the case.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com

> Paul,
> Here's a technique I use:
>
> http://wa4bpj.com/Ham_Radio/misc/con_in_pipe.jpg
>
> There's a Cinch connector pair pushed up in the pipe. Keeps it dry and 
> since
> it's not bound under layers of tape and sealant, it only takes a moment to
> pull it out of the pipe and break the connection.
>
> 73,
> Mike, WA4BPJ
> www.wa4bpj.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ferguson
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 1:16 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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