[TowerTalk] RG6 coax question

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

On 3/12/2016 5:51 AM, Ed Stallman wrote:
> Howdy Tower Talkers , My question is if water can get into the RG6 coax
> through the outer cover ? The RG6 I'm using is Commscope but it's not

> connectors are 8 to 12 inches off the ground and taped good , so if
> water is getting in, it would have to come in through the insulation ...
> if that's possible ? I'm asking these questions because the HI-Z RX 4SQ

  8.5  inches of rain in 2 days is allot of water !
>
> Thanks Ed N5DG
>

Yes, water will get into your coax through the insulation...if it
gets chewed by "critters".  Elevating it 8 inches is no guarantee
against critters and 8.5 inches of rain.

Been there; done that; got the T shirt, hi.

Rick N6RK