On 25 Dec 2003 01:52:40 GMT, Allodoxaphobia
wrote:

On Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:41:08 GMT, Builder hath writ:
I use standard electrical ductseal grey non hardening putty..
have it at any home depot or electric supply house

Just ask the guy for a brick of "Elephant ****".
He'll know what you want... g (We'll maybe not at Home Depot...)


I do it the cheap and easy way.
"Flooded" heat shrink tubing. You get it at the local electrical
supply houses.

It comes in several sizes, but the large size will fit *over* both
PL259s and type N connectors. It contains a lining that is like hot
glue. The stuff makes a compact, smooth, mechanically strong, and
water proof joint. Just make it long enough to extend out on to the
coax 1 1/2 to 2 inches.

I should shoot some photos of how I do it and how easy it is to do.
I've found nothing that is completely weather proof when it comes to
lightening. I had it blow every thing off the connectors at the top
of the tower, including the silver plating on the connectors. 15
minutes later there was water running out of one of my rigs. That was
when I changed from 9913 to LMR-400

My second preference is "Liquid Electrical tape". I used to find it in
marine stores, but Ace Hardware carries it now.

Just give the connectors and cable a couple of thorough coats. Let
dry about 5 minutes between coats.

It works as good as coax seal if you make sure you get everything
covered and it weathers well. It does not come off as easy as coax
seal, but then again it's a film that you can break and then re coat.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair?)
www.rogerhalstead.com

Jonesy