[VHFcontesting] K8RYU 222 Antenna

[Ralph]

Well I got lucky and my antenna guy could
get over here today.  Job half done I hope.

Now..the rest of the story:

I had used the liquid tape available from Lowes,
the red stuff, also sold in green.  While it looked
good it flaked off upon being rubbed and did a great job
of keeping water IN but not so great on keeping water
out.  Two connections wet and corroded. While I
can't say that was for sure the problem, it is a good
bet.  The antenna was in good shape and the main
cable to the shack is OK.

So...the answer is clear.  Stick to Scotchcoat, which
will now cost you $60 bucks for a 15 ounce can.  As
if the price isn't bad enough, the stuff does not keep
well, but it won't come off of anything except maybe
Teflon.  Lasts 30+ years in the weather!

So...with luck I'll be back cluttering up 222 with my CQ's
by this time tomorrow.

de K8RYU