My thinking is though, putting the sealer on first, it can get in any gaps 
or anything that might be there and putting the tape on first might leave 
pockets and with climate changes moisture might get in there. I have seen 
that happen, or that was the only explanation we could come up for with it. 
I agree, on something moving, especially if long trips to different climates 
are going to be happening, seal it up as best as you can. Especially if you 
could be near the ocean or any salt water, that gets in the air and will 
cause problems over time. Anyway, my sealer theory could be all wet, hi hi, 
but that's how I look at it, let that fill in the gaps if any.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: sealing outdoor coax connections


> John. ... Good enough. ... Well, I think it's good to seal the connections
> on the RV, especially because you'll be moving at times, which, in my 
> mind,
> might leave you more susceptible to moisture problems.  Also, of course,
> there's the need to wash the motor home every once in a while.
>
> I always put the sealant on first, but a while back, someone told me I
> should do it in the reverse with electrical tape, and then the sealant.
>
> Maybe it's just a matter of oppinion.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: Kb8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 10:43 AM
> Subject: Re: sealing outdoor coax connections
>
>
>> When I use it, I put the coax seal on first or only. Honestly though, I
>> have
>> a couple that I put nothing on to seal them over the years and it's never
>> been a problem so long as the connection is good and tight. Especially if
>> it's like the base antennas with the sleeve over the connector anyway, 
>> but
>> my ringo ranger had nothing over the pl259 and I never had a problem. I
>> don't know if my A99 one is sealed or not come to think and that one's
>> good,
>> I know the old one was sealed because I did it myself but I'm not sure
>> about
>> after I replaced it 7 years ago if I resealed it or not. I didn't do the
>> work that time, the first time I did most of it myself.
>