[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Tape

Jeff, My dad was a part-time electrician and used friction tape a lot. I watched him many times twist #14 or 1#12 wires together about an inch, then solder them with a big soldering iron he had heated with a blow torch. Then when joint cooled he would wrap it with a rubber tape that was stic

[Repeater-Builder] RE: OT: Tape

In case you weren't able to find a source yet for the silicon tape try: www.rescuetape.com They market it as an emergency tape for hoses, leaks, etc. but it's the same stuff and cheaper than paying for name brand prices from the antenna companies. It's still mo

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Tape

Good tape (Scotch 33+ & 88) won't do that. Hardware store no-name stuff self-destructs in no time. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "hitekgearhead" To: Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 1:10 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Tape > I too have o

[Repeater-Builder] Re: OT: Tape

I want to thank you all for you input, insight, and stories. You have confirmed exactly what I was thinking. I too have often experienced vinyl electrical tape getting gooey and sticky in high temp environments (automobiles). This is why I use heat shrink on most things. Also, I didn't think i