[Antennas] sealing coax

[Gary K9GS]

Coax seal is a poor product for sealing coax connections.  It's sticky 
and leaves a nasty residue if you ever have to take the connection 
apart.  I really dislike ever using it.  A MUCH better way to do it is 
to use self fusing rubber splicing tape and good quality Scotch Super 
33+ electrical tape.  Speaking of electrical tape.....NEVER stretch it 
when applying and use a scissors or knife to cut it.

Dx-Engineering has an excellent document on how to use these products.  See:

http://www.dxengineering.com/pdf/WeatherProofingCoax-TechTip.pdf

Incidentally, DX-Engineering sells these products but they are also 
available locally at any good electrical supply store or maybe one of 
the big-box stores if you're lucky.


On 6/20/2012 2:15 PM, Dick KF4NS wrote:
> Two months ago I installed my Hustler 4BTV on the roof and sealed the coax using the materials and
> methods recommended by Jim W4THU at THE RADIO WORKS, with the final step being to add cold-shrink over
> the coax-seal and my recent inspection shows the cold shrink pealed away and the cracked coax-seal
> visible.
>
> What would be the best method to use in resolving this? Should I just apply more cold-shrink or just add
> another layer of coax-seal?
>
> 73, Dick KF4NS
> St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
> Keep The Glow!
>
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73,

Gary K9GS

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