[50mhz] [VHFcontesting] Waterproofing a gamma match

[crawfish at surfmore.net]

I  use paraffin to seal the gamma end, also the ends of the "T" match on
those antenna. Chear Krylon works on the connections, but Coax seal and
tape work fine also.
                                         Joe W4AAB

> Replacing with a "T" match...
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> Eric
> KB7DQH
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>> The Gamma match for my Cushcraft A50-3S finally dried out so it is now
>> resonanting on 6m again (it was detuned by the rain we had).  I am now
>> thinking of waterproofing the match so this doesn't happen again.  What
>> is
>> the best way to do this?  I am thinking of covering the gap in the open
>> end of the tube with electrical tape and coax seal, but will this detune
>> the match again?  I am thinking it wouldn't since it should be
>> non-conductive.  Has anyone else on the list waterproofed a Gamma match?
>> If so, what works best?
>>
>> 73s John AA5JG
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