[TowerTalk] COAX SEAL

[Steve Maki]

Gary,

Thanks, I was debating whether to start from scratch again with a post; 
whew.

I'll just add that a two layer system can work, IF the stretchy 
weatherproofing layer is not the type that gums up the works (the 
connector) such as butyl rubber or coax seal. Use a silicone tape 1st 
layer with almost any type of good UV protection on top.

  If you insist on using the gummy sticky stuff, use it in a three layer 
system with a 1st layer of courtesy wrap made of almost anything. The 
gummy sticky stuff should extend well past the end of the courtesy wrap 
so that that it bonds to the coax. Commercial weatherproofing is almost 
always three layer.

-Steve K8LX

On 03/09/24 7:00 PM, Gary NA6O via TowerTalk wrote:
> Lots of chatter indeed… Here is my famous summary of all the weatherproofing methods I noted as of a few years ago. Read and enjoy.
> https://na6o.com/amateur_radio/ewExternalFiles/Connector_Weatherproofing.pdf
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> Gary NA6O
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