I'd put the coax seal on first then the tape but I've known people to do 
both.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:44 AM
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