[TowerTalk] COAX SEAL

[Steve Maki]

And for the 3rd lay add a layer of Scotch 33 or anything that won't 
start flagging or decomposing.

-Steve K8LX

On 03/09/24 7:51 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
> 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
>>
>> Gary NA6O
>>
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