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Re: Weatherproofing Antenna Connections
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"Bill Nowicki [WA4OYH]" <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 7 Sep 2003 02:14:44 -0400
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I use a product called Scotchfill made by 3M. The last roll I bought came
from Home Depot's electrical department. It is a high voltage insulating
tape that will stick to it's self. It takes a piece about 1 inch long to do
a connector. The tape is thick so you stretch it out till it is thin then
wrap the connector. I then wrap the connector with a PVC tape to protect the
Scotchfill from the sun's UV rays. I have used this method for many years
and have cut the Scotchfill  off silver connectors when changing beams and
the connector would still be bright. A roll will do a lot of connectors.

73   Bill   WA4OYH

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Subject: Re: Weatherproofing Antenna Connections


Steve, I've found that teflon tape doesn't work very well, especially for
outdoor use.

Tom


Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP R/D - AU
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html

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