[TowerTalk] [Bulk] Re: PL259 Cobbectors Part 2 - Murray W9EHQ

[Bob K6UJ]

this thread is very educational !
Butyl tape wrap looks to be the technique of
choice for pro installations.

Bob
K6UJ




On 5/15/16 8:34 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> You can get surplus butyl very cheaply from tower installers. I'm not sure
> why more hams don't do what the pros do.
>
> John KK9A
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> To:	Bob K6UJ <k6uj at pacbell.net>, towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject:	Re: [TowerTalk] [Bulk] Re: PL259 Cobbectors Part 2 - Murray
> W9EHQ
> From:	Grant Saviers <grants2 at pacbell.net>
> Date:	Sat, 14 May 2016 21:23:02 -0700
> List-post:	<towertalk at contesting.com">mailto:towertalk at contesting.com>
> Here are the instructions from Andrew for Helix connector splices
> http://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/2004/Weatherproofing_Kit_for_Connec
> tors_and_Antennas.pdf
>
> Similar to the well wire splice insulating technique. The Andrew butyl tape
> is a winner. The kits are about $15 and good for about a dozen 1/2 to 1/2"
> connections.
>
> My tower installer used the Andrew kits and finished with a couple of coats
> of Krylon exterior acrylic spray over the final vinyl tape wrap, cheaper and
> easier than 3M Scotchcoat.
>
> Grant KZ1W
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