nope, that is heat shrink, It also works.
Put a length of heat shrink on the connecter and about 3 inches down the
coax and seal it, then use the black sticky tape for the ring part of the
connecter.
Heat shrink is a real bugger to install properly with a lighter...best is to
use a good hot hair dryer or a heat gun...hard to do also when you can't
feel the area while its being heated to know if its being evenly heated or
not.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Humbert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: sealing outdoor coax connections
> Are you guys talking about that stuff that you heat with a cigarette
lighter
> and it shrinks up very tightly?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenneth Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 10:22 AM
> Subject: Re: sealing outdoor coax connections
>
>
> >I haven't used the RS sealer but it's most likely the same as what I've
> > used. The backing is only there to keep the layers from congealing
> > together
> > on the roll so you need to remove it when you're ready to wrap the
> > connection. This stuff works great alone but can be a nightmare to
> > remove!
> > I don't know how well it will seal if the temperature is too cold but
> > wrapping your hand around the connection for a few minutes should be
> > enough
> > to get the layers to seal. Keep the roll inside and at a warm (normal)
> > room
> > temperature until your ready to use it.
> > Ken -N5SWR
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of T Behler
> > Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 12:12 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: sealing outdoor coax connections
> >
> >
> > 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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