[drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks to all who responded to my question about Krylon. I chose the coax seal for that problem. I have another situation this time it's with the Hustler 6-BTV Vertical I just purchased and am assembling. The connection to this antenna is by opening the end of the coax, about 2 inches, and making two leads, one with the braid and one with the center lead. They are then soldered to two lugs(supplied) and then srewed to the bottom of the vertical. It seems the only way I can weather protect this connection is with the Acrylic Plastic spray someone suggested. Any other thoughts? Thanks for any help, Bill Ellis, WB9CAC [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- On Behalf of Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
Mahlon Haunschild [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I use self-sealing heat shrink tubing of three different sizes to do this. regards, Mahlon - K4OQ Bill Ellis wrote: Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks to all who responded to my question about Krylon. I chose the coax seal for that problem. I have another situation this time it's with the Hustler 6-BTV Vertical I just purchased and am assembling. The connection to this antenna is by opening the end of the coax, about 2 inches, and making two leads, one with the braid and one with the center lead. They are then soldered to two lugs(supplied) and then srewed to the bottom of the vertical. It seems the only way I can weather protect this connection is with the Acrylic Plastic spray someone suggested. Any other thoughts? Thanks for any help, Bill Ellis, WB9CAC [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- On Behalf of Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Mahlon Haunschild [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Bill, Get a tube (for your calking gun, if you prefer) of silicone sealer at your local builder's supply store. It will seal this connection, and can be cut away later if needed. I would tape over the metal connections at the antenna itself first, as the vinegar in the silicone can corrode those connections. The silicone will fill the void between the braid of the coax and its outer jacket far better than anything else I have tried. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 12:33 PM Subject: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks to all who responded to my question about Krylon. I chose the coax seal for that problem. I have another situation this time it's with the Hustler 6-BTV Vertical I just purchased and am assembling. The connection to this antenna is by opening the end of the coax, about 2 inches, and making two leads, one with the braid and one with the center lead. They are then soldered to two lugs(supplied) and then srewed to the bottom of the vertical. It seems the only way I can weather protect this connection is with the Acrylic Plastic spray someone suggested. Any other thoughts? Thanks for any help, Bill Ellis, WB9CAC [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- On Behalf of Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Spraying the surfaces, twice, with liquid Krylon (clear) will prevent the RTV from corroding anything during curing... -- On Behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
Ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- While I've not personaly used these products, they look like they would meet the needs brought up on this thread. The products are 'Plasti-Dip and Liquid Tape available at www.k1cra.com -- On Behalf of Ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
sebdesn [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- --- Bill, Get a tube (for your calking gun, if you prefer) of silicone sealer at your local builder's supply store. It will seal this connection, and can be cut away later if needed. I would tape over the metal connections at the antenna itself first, as the vinegar in the silicone can corrode those connections. The silicone will fill the void between the braid of the coax and its outer jacket far better than anything else I have tried. 73, There is a similer product called Lexel, it is clear and does not have the acid residue and is just as bullet proof as silconeYou can get it at paint stores and big boxes...Great stuff... Bud Schieving WØHG -- On Behalf of sebdesn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
