this thread is very educational !
Butyl tape wrap looks to be the technique of
choice for pro installations.
Bob
K6UJ
On 5/15/16 8:34 AM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
You can get surplus butyl very cheaply from tower installers. I'm not sure
why more hams don't do what the pros do.
John KK9A
To: Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net>, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] [Bulk] Re: PL259 Cobbectors Part 2 - Murray
W9EHQ
From: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 21:23:02 -0700
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Here are the instructions from Andrew for Helix connector splices
http://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/2004/Weatherproofing_Kit_for_Connec
tors_and_Antennas.pdf
Similar to the well wire splice insulating technique. The Andrew butyl tape
is a winner. The kits are about $15 and good for about a dozen 1/2 to 1/2"
connections.
My tower installer used the Andrew kits and finished with a couple of coats
of Krylon exterior acrylic spray over the final vinyl tape wrap, cheaper and
easier than 3M Scotchcoat.
Grant KZ1W
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