Ken:
Well, I am hoping I can avoid the barrel for obvious reasons. ... It's
going to be close though, and I may not know till I get there.
Are you saying, then that I shouldn't use electrical tape at all, even with
the coax seal? Or, are you just saying that electrical tape wouldn't be
needed, as long as you use the coax sealant stuff.
Again, I use the coax sealing stuff that you get at radio shack--it comes on
a roll with a tape-like backing. ... Should I be keeping the backing on that
tape?
The instructions aren't that clear.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: sealing outdoor coax connections
>I think for a mobile installation you need to use the coax seal. I never
> use electrical tape for the seal. I like to use a small drop of coax
> grease
> on the outer threads, then tighten firmly and wrap with the coax seal
> tape.
> If possible I would avoid using the barrel to lengthen the coax. If it's
> not too much trouble you should use a continuous run but if the barrel
> will
> be inside the RV then the barrel should be okay.
> 73, Ken -N5SWR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 10:44 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 10:35 AM
> Subject: sealing outdoor coax connections
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> I think I remember this question being discussed before, and I also
>> remember
>> it being somewhat of a matter for debate.
>>
>> But, I need some words of wisdom from the group on the best and most
>> effective way to seal outdoor antenna coax connections.
>>
>> Specifically, I am in the process of installing antennas on the new RV my
>> XYL and I just purchased.
>>
>> And, I want to know how best to seal some coax connections, so as to keep
>> moisture out.
>>
>> They will be PL259 connections, and one of them for my 2-meter and 440
>> antenna arrangement might involve a barrel connector if I don't quite
>> have
>> enough coax in one run to get from the TMV7A in the motor home up to the
>> feedpoint connection on the RV ladder.
>>
>> I am using RG8X coax for the various runs.
>>
>> Is it best to seal these coax connections by putting electrical tape
>> around
>> them first, and then using that black coax seal stuff that you can get
>> from
>> Radio Shack, or is it better to put the black coax seal around the
>> connection first and then wrap electrical tape around that?
>>
>> In other words, which way is best to go here?
>>
>> I've heard varying opinions on this issue, and simply would like the
>> collective wisdom of the group before proceeding here.
>>
>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>
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