Howard:
Especially given the moist Michigan climate, I really do need to seal those
outside connectors somehow.
It's amazing how moisture will get into places that you can't imagine would
be possible.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Traxler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: best strategy for sealing outdoor coax connections
Recently, I used, for each coax, a 14-inch bulkhead connector inserted into
a hole in the outer wall of my basement. Patch cables run from the inside
of the bulkheads to the radios. On the outside it's just coax connectors
screwed onto the bulkheads. Still want to hang some kind of flap over the
connectors on the outside to keep rain and snow off of 'em.
The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message -----
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:44 AM
Subject: best strategy for sealing outdoor coax connections
> Hi, all.
>
> As you know, I am awaiting some antenna help, and once that help arrives,
> I
> should be able to get some antennas up here at the Michigan qth.
>
> I'm planning to use the Diamond X200A and Alpha Delta DXCC that I used out
> in Colorado for VHF/UHF, and HF respectively.
>
> I also purchased a Carolina Windom 160 compact from Radioworks, which I
> plan
> to run at right angles to the DXCC if I can, which hopefully may help me
> out
> a bit on the lower bands--namely 80 and 160. Actually, I have never been
> on
> 160, which is also part of the motivation for purchasing the Carolina
> Windom
> 160 compact.
>
> Anyway, I know this topic has been discussed before, but can't remember
> how
> the issue was resolved.
>
> What is the best way to seal outdoor coax connections? I have some Radio
> Shack coax seal here, plus some electrical tape, but I can't remember
> whether it's best to put the coax seal on first, followed by the tape, or
> put the tape on first, followed by the coax seal.
>
> I just want to do things right the first time, if you know what I mean.
> (smile)
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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