[TowerTalk] re; STUF Weather Proofing compound...

[Ian White GM3SEK]

Jim Thomson wrote:
>
>##  UHF connector's  don't have red O rings, which is 1/2 the problem 
>with them.   Right  where the PL-259 hits the SO-239 and does a 90 deg 
>angle is the other 1/2 of the problem.  How do u  make butyl tape or 88 
>tape or heat shrink do a 90 deg angle is beyond me.  Any suggestions ??
>

Right here, 3 days ago:  fill that 90deg angle with an O-ring molded 
from a small amount of Coax-Seal, and then screw the PL-259 down onto 
it. This seals the circular gap where water can creep in, and creates a 
much better profile for wrapping with tape.

It works, but that is the *only* good use I've ever found for Coax-Seal.


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73 from Ian GM3SEK
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek