Topband: Sealing closures

2013-03-19 Thread lrpmbt
Being in outside repair with ATT for 40 years, I had plenty of experience with attempting to seal closures. First of all if the closure, splice or what have you is NOT encapsulated it will get wet. Either from condensation or from weather exposer. Taping a splice or connection will only retain m

Re: Topband: Using GE silicone as antenna sealant.

2013-03-19 Thread Dave Harmon
Easyget aquarium sealer. Nothing toxic in it. Dave Harmon K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net Sperry, Ok. -Original Message- From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Cunningham Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:37 PM To: wa3...@comcast.net; topband@contesting.co

Re: Topband: Using GE silicone as antenna sealant.

2013-03-19 Thread W8ZV
Hi Guys!! Yup, agree completely. Used this stuff for years. If you're not sure what you have, just smell the fresh sealant. IF it smells like vinegar, guess what... Dow-Corning made silicone that was alcohol based. I've not seen any in years, but it's got to be around. It's what t

Re: Topband: The First Top Band Conterst

2013-03-19 Thread donovanf
Hi Dan, The 1BCG transmitter was redesigned and rebuilt many times before and during the Transatlantic Test. The transmitter as first built in early December was a "self rectified A.C. self oscillator" design, but Armstrong was very dissatisfied with the roughness of the transmitted signal. On