[TowerTalk] STUF Weather Proofing compound...

[K8RI on TT]

On 10/3/2011 8:37 PM, Jim Lux wrote:
> On 10/3/11 5:00 PM, n4zkf wrote:
>> I use the commercial version (Andrews) it' 3 inches wide. I use it every day
>> at cell sites. Put down some electrical tape BEFORE you put this on or you
>> will have a mess of a time getting it off if you ever need to. It works
>> well.
>>
> ANd use the trick of putting the tape on sticky side out, then you don't
> get tape adhesive on the cable.

Of course it doesn't seal either, but if you make the contact area long 
enough moisture will not make it all the way through.  That is why most 
weather proofing kits tell you the connector and cable must be clean.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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