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[TowerTalk] Rotator Problem - follow up

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotator Problem - follow up
From: nielsen@oz.net (Bob Nielsen)
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 09:17:45 -0800
On Mon, Dec 03, 2001 at 08:23:44AM -0500, T93m@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 12/2/01 2:21:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, K7LXC@aol.com 
> writes:
> 
> << 1.  Apply two wraps of premium electrical tape (Scotch 33+ or 88). 
>  2.  Apply a layer of vapor-wrap material. Vapor-wrap is simply a butyl 
> rubber 
>  material that comes in rolls or sheets and does an excellent job of 
> isolating 
>  the joint from the elements. (Okay - you can use CoaxSeal for this. DO NOT 
>  put CoaxSeal directly on connectors!) >>
> 
> Hello Steve, could you tell do I need to wrap the connector first with tape 
> then with coax seal and why.

Try removing the CoaxSeal after it has been on the connector and
exposed to the elements for a few years and you will understand.

Bob, N7XY

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