[TowerTalk] COAX SEAL

[Jim W7RY]

I just love all of the fake crap that comes across this mailing list!

It't like reading today's news stories.

Jim W7RY


On 3/10/2024 6:04 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
>> I'm pretty certain that the pros use butyl mastic
> The "pros" don't use anything because they don't use UHF connectors.
> They are working with Heliax, waveguide, or ridgid line and the lines
> are often pressurized.  Connectors made for those kinds of lines don't
> require all these wild methods involving tar, and tape and do more
> harm than good by sealing in moisture.  stevek at jmr.com is correct.
> The ideal method is nothing.  If you have a feedline run laying on or
> under the ground that's subject to flooding, then elevate the
> connections.  I'd want to do that anyway to make it easier to
> troubleshoot.  I tried all the tape, tar, grease, and so on a few
> times early on and realized it was heading in the wrong direction.
>
>
> 73
> Rob
> K5UJ
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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY