I also use Scotch 88, but usually coat it with Scotchcote, which
supposedly forms such a vapor and water barrier that you could lay the
cable and connector underwater and not have water penetration.
Of course Scotchcoted tape is heck to get off if you have to work on the
connector.
Tom, WW5L
Keith Dutson wrote:
>Scotch 88 tape works for me. If you want to protect completely against
>water vapor, coat the Scotch with liquid tape and apply another wrap after
>it dries.
>
>73, Keith NM5G
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
>[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ferguson
>Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 12:16 PM
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?
>
>I had a Ham IV rotor serviced by Norms and had them install a quick
>disconnect connector in place of the terminal strip.
>
>The short cable from the rotor to the male connector they installed has a
>black sealant around where the cable exits the connector.
>
>I have installed the female connector to my rotor cable and want to seal the
>space where the cable exits the connector. What type of sealant is best to
>use here? The connector is an Amps 9-pin of which
>8 are used. The female end is labelled 206708-1.
>
>
>What have you found to be the best way to waterproof the mated connectors on
>the tower?
>
>
>73,
>Paul
>K5ESW
>
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