Any coax or feedline is likely to get moisture in it. Aluminum turns to a
white powder and copper turns black. What is happening is temperature
changes from day to night. Each time temperature cools down the coax acts
like a big straw and sucks in moisture and can do so for several feet. If
the run is down hill water can make it all the way to the shack. If you are
making a splice and cannot seal it very well is not use electrical tape.
Tape will only hold moisture in and not let it dry. Using "F" connectors and
a double female will work if out in the open to allow drying. Simply mount
it on a small post above ground and put a flap of some sort over it. Taping
over connectors will only allow it to get wet and not dry.
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