[TowerTalk] shrink tubing & coax connectors

[Roger (K8RI)]

> Some heatshrink is cosmetic.
>
> However the epoxy heatshrink acts as a strain relief.
>
> Many companies use it for strengthening at the connection point in 
> addition to water proffing. However, the epoxy filler does a
> better job of sealing the connection. Also keep in mind that many of the 
> cheap connectors themselves allow moisture in through the

Cheap or not, virtually none of the UHF connectors I've seen are waterproof 
in the through fashion.

Roger (K8RI)

> connector body as well.
>
> Bob AD5VJ
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Terry
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 11:21 AM
>> Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] shrink tubing & coax connectors
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>> I don't understand the need to use adhesive heat shrink.  We
>> still have to tape/coax seal or whatever to make the
>> waterproof the connection.  Why are we worrying about the
>> heat shrink?  Isn't the heat shrink just cosmetic?
>>
>> 73 de Terry KK6T
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