Hello there. I weather proof two different ways. I use good military type
caulk strips then wrap with 33+. This is what I use when I'm not planning on
taking the connecter off, such as a hard-line connecter.
The second is, when I'm going to be taking a connection apart, I use 3M
Scotch 23 rubber splicing tape , 2" wrap then put 33+ on top of it. The 3M
adheres to its self and leaves the connecter clean of residue after it taken
off. It's to take off too. Just cut each side of the wrapped connecter with
a razor knife and peal it like a banana.
Scotch makes some good products. I' m not advertising, just proven
experience of over 25 years. Thanks, Bruce KD4BOH.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 5:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New antenna install ? Any tips ??
> Glad you mentioned weatherproofing. I should have, since I'm picky about
> it.
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> Tape --- Scotch 33+ is your best friend. Don't use an off-brand. I buy it
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> the box. It's never let me down.
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> Chuck
> WB2EDV
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> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 12:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New antenna install ? Any tips ??
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>> Perhaps arrange for a Native American rain dance -- there's something
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>> installations made during rotten weather. Really!
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>> Failing that, pay close attention to your jumper connects. I like to
>> dab
>> a
>> wee bit of clear silicone grease on the threads (not pins) as an
>> anti-oxidant.
>> Caution on tightening -- too much wrenching can deform the coupling &
>> make
>> 'em prone to leakage.
>> Avoid cheezy tape from the dollar store; pay a little extra for the good
>> stuff.
>> /.
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>> k9jac1 wrote:
>> Is there anything we should do to the new antennas before they are
>> installed
>> on the tower ? Paint, Seal, Waterproof, Start on fire ..
>> <snip>
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