Hi Tom,

I've never used both.  If I can get it, I use the coax seal.  It's a mess if
you ever want to undo the connection but I find it works well and you can
spread it with your fingers into those tight places where you can't seem to
wind tape.

Very 73 and I'm looking forward to hearing you back on again. 


 
Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
 

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Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 04:44
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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