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Default SWL -Newbies- Coax Cable and Connectors Weather Protection "Sealing"and Cleaning Too !

Sanjaya wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.


SWL -Newbies- Coax Cable and Connectors Weather Protection
"Sealing" and Cleaning Too !

New Shortwave Radio Listeners (SWLs) should understand the
Importance of Cleaning and Sealing Coax Cable Connectors
that are used Outside in the Elements {Weather}. They may be
out there for Months and Years and are in need of good Protection
from the Weather Season after Season.

Plus your Inside Connectors need to be Cleaned To !

The Cleaner the Connector : The Better the Connection.

Properly Cleared and Treated Connectors and Contacts
-mean- Long Lasting Excellent Quality RF Signal Paths.

A Bad Weathered Oxidized Connection : Can Be A Very
Noisy Connection -and- Result in a Noisy Signal Path.

Here are a few Sealing and Cleaning Products to consider
and Use as your needs require.

3M - Scotchfil Electrical Insulation Putty
http://www.galesburgelectric.com/sto...?productid=604
http://www.dealtree.com/cart/select_...fm?cont=123658
http://www.mpsupplies.com/3mtapescotchfil.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ120221191680

Plus good old Coax-Seal WeatherProof Sealant
for Coax Cable and Coaxial Connectors
http://www.coaxseal.com/
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ380022355830
http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?a...e&sku=ZCB21018
http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-.../dp/B0002ZPINC

HOW TO USE : Coax-Seal to Waterproof a Coax Cable Connection
http://www.coaxseal.com/How%20to%20Use%20Coax-Seal.htm

That-Something-Extra : Before you Seal-It : CLEAN-IT !

DeoxIT GOLD - Contact Enhancer, Conditioner & Protector
(formerly ProGold) - http://www.deoxitgold.com/
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.292/.f
http://www.whitezombieaudio.com/caig_deoxit.pdf
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ370021464027
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=341-226
http://www.amazon.com/CAIG-DeOxit-Go.../dp/B0002E557M

STUF Teflon Dielectric Waterproofing Filler -by- Cable-X-Perts
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=SSTUF
http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?a...e&sku=ZCB21019
http://www.mjsales.net/items.asp?Fam...=265&Cat2ID=93


# 1 clean-it followed by # 2 seal-it
then enjoy listening to the radio - iane ~ RHF {pomkia}