Re: [TowerTalk] More information about my problem; . Re: Heliax acting strangely: Help?

[Peter <pc2a@pi4cc.nl>]

Hi Keith

A few more video's of this type connector and sealing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cDrDOmPRhc
https://youtu.be/DK3wfQ6SzqM

They are made  for 1/4 to 1-5/8" type 7/16 and also N

Peter
https://www.pi4cc.nl

Op 17-10-2017 om 16:58 schreef Clay Autery:
> Those are NICE... but I want to know about the ones Peter used with 
> the threaded injection point on the back. Seems like a much better way 
> nto make sure there are no voids in your "silicone" air/moisture 
> exclusion material.
> 73,
>
> ______________________
> Clay Autery, KY5G
> MONTAC Enterprises
> (318) 518-1389
>
> On 10/17/2017 9:44 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
> > Here is a description of the connectors I am using:
> > https://www.rfparts.com/connectors-heliax/connectors-78heliax/78helicon-ldf/716f78r.html 
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf 
> > Of Clay Autery
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:33 AM
> > To: towertalk@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] More information about my problem; . Re: 
> > Heliax acting strangely: Help?
> > I'm digging that setup where you inject the waterproofing into the 
> > back half of the connector....
> > Those are 7/17 DIN connectors?
> >
> > ______________________
> > Clay Autery, KY5G
> > MONTAC Enterprises
> > (318) 518-1389
> >
> > On 10/17/2017 8:14 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
> > > Peter,
> > >
> > > Nice.  I do not see use of these on any installation in the
> > > Houston/Gulf Coast area.  Maybe we are just cheap. 😊
> > >
> > > The video feed was really slow.  I went to bed, and replayed after 
> > > it was fully downloaded.  Good job on the connector replacement.  
> > > That connector is quite different from the ones I have.  I would 
> > > likely drop something while on the tower, so would need lots of spares.
> > > 73, Keith NM5G
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> > > Peter
> > > Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 12:11 PM
> > > To: towertalk@contesting.com
> > > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] More information about my problem; . Re: 
> > > Heliax acting strangely: Help?
> > > Keith,
> > >
> > > Did you look at
> > > https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/1-2-Cable-DIN-7-16_60222039246.html 
> > > ?
> > > We at PI4CC used them.
> > > A video where I repace a bad connector up the tower is at
> > > https://www.pi4cc.nl/album/20M%20connector/coax%20plug%2020M.mp4
> > > At 3 minutes you see this enclouse
> > >
> > > Peter
> > > PC2A
> > > https://www.pi4cc.nl
> > >
> > > Op 16-10-2017 om 15:55 schreef Keith Dutson:
> > > > I have a 170' length of LDF5-50A (donated) to put up soon for my 2
> > > > meter repeater.  I purchased NOS Andrew LDF5-50A DIN connectors at a
> > > > Hamfest for
> > > > $20 each.  These will be connected at each end to Andrew NOS
> > > > F4A-PNMDM
> > > > -22-NX1 22' SureFlex jumpers (DIN to N male) acquired at Dayton for
> > > > another
> > > > $20 each.
> > > >
> > > > Although this cable is all commercial, it still needs to be
> > > > waterproofed.  I plan to use Scotch 88 and 2228 (88 sticky side
> > > > out-2228-88 sticky side in) for waterproofing.  This has proven to be
> > > > waterproof on my other repeater at
> > > > 500 feet.  The antenna there is subject to severe weather and must be
> > > > replaced every two years, so I need to open the connection without
> > > > damaging the connectors.
> > > >
> > > > Keith NM5G
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