Hi all, I am in the process of rebuilding some R7 traps, and the little end caps are shot. I thought about plasti-dip for the ends but I don't know how it hold up for UV and prolonged outdoor exposur
Joe, I don't have this specific answer about the sealant you need, but when you finally get the antenna working and installed be very careful applying more than 200 watts to this antenna on any freqs
Silicone seal the ends. Someone out there is thinking ... that N8DE always says that! Don N8DE _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTal
Does it matter that during the summer the seals will be pointed straight into the sun during a portion of the day? I don't have any experience with silicone in a direct UV environment, so pardon the
Out in the open as long as it isn't used in a massive quantity it should make little difference. (IOW) don't pack traps full of the regular stuff. Silastic Brand RTV (TM) and all others (AFAIK) are n
Yes...use one of the new HD - adhesive Shrink-Tubing...cut the shrink tubing long, when you heat and shrink, clip the overhang and let it cool.... I use this to seal coax connectors etc....have two t
Who's Joe? I am beginning to understand that this antenna is a dividing line between folks who understand antenna theory and those who do not. I certainly will never recommend it to anyone who does n
This place has heat shrink end caps also. Just what the doctor ordered! 73 de Terry KK6T _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mail
Check out "Alliance-Express", who specializes in plugs and caps. Their catalog has over 100 pages of various plugs and caps- internal, external, threaded, slip-on, etc. Spoke with a rep on the phone
Jeff, The Cushcraft R-7 is a great antenna for what it is, a compromise 3/8 wl, counterpoise vertical. I've used them for years in a variety of locations and they are very good performers. We recentl
Great! Now maybe you could tell me a bit about how you waterproofed the ends of the traps, since that was the question I actually asked...I'm good on every single other thing about the R7 just now. S