[TowerTalk] COAX SEAL

[David Hachadorian]

Did anyone mention 3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape?  $4 for a 22' 
roll at Home Depot or Lowes.  Here's an application note from DX 
Engineeering:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj0h6rcluiEAxUhM0QIHeSABHAQFnoECBAQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.dxengineering.com%2Fglobal%2Fimages%2Fchartsguides%2Ft%2Ftes-2155.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1iTMucJUmuB7PZhlTVSnY_&opi=89978449

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ



On 3/9/2024 2:13 PM, Mike Ryan wrote:
> I disagree respectfully. The 'Tommy Tape" or "Rescue Tape" is fine but does
> not hold up to UV. But even so, the method that Steve suggested below works
> fine. A layer of tape, then the coax seal, the another layer of 88 or even
> 33. When in doubt also use liquid electrical tape over all. Your results may
> vary depending on one's skill I suppose, but a connection like this could be
> immersed in water.  -Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> W7RY
> Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2024 3:52 PM
> To:towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] COAX SEAL
>
> NEVER NEVER EVER use this junk!
>
> NEVER!
>
> Its not silicone, its not self fusing... Its just plain junk!
> Jim W7RY
>
>
>
> On 3/9/2024 2:27 PM, Steve Jones wrote:
>> Garry,
>> Here's the stuff I use.
>> https://amateurradiosupplies.com/products/coaxseal-coax-seal
>> Used to pick it up at HRO.  I put a layer of Scotch #88 first, then the
> Coax Seal, then another layer of #88.  If you put the seal on the connector
> directly, you'll never get it off!
>> 73,
>> Steve
>> N6SJ
>>
> _______________________________________________
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> TowerTalk mailing list
> TowerTalk at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> TowerTalk mailing list
> TowerTalk at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk