Awe, F-4 tape. Use lots in the A.F. Great stuff.
On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 10:18 AM Roger D Johnson <n1rj@roadrunner.com> wrote:
> I see no mention of UV resistance anywhere in their specs. It is
> self amalgamating at room temp but what happens when you're hanging
> off a tower at 30 deg repairing a connector? Not saying you're
> wrong, just wondering.
>
> 73, Roger
>
>
> On 4/3/2019 9:59 AM, Hank Garretson wrote:
> > I use Rescue Tape with no problems. Just Rescue Tape.
> >
> > At 8,000 foot elevation in the Sierra Nevada, we get more UV exposure
> than
> > most of you. More snow than most of you. Lots of freezing rain. Lots of
> > torrential rain. Lots of wind.
> >
> > I apply Rescue Tape per instructions with the recommended amount of
> > stretch. It easily conforms to and seals irregularities like barrel
> splices
> > and PL259/SO239 connections.
> >
> > It does not deteriorate. It comes off easily when gently split with an
> > X-Acto blade. Leaves no residue. Parts underneath are bright and shinny,
> > even after twelve years (my longest time so far).
> >
> > Never an issue. I'm a happy camper. Just Rescue Tape, nothing else.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Hank, W6SX
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 6:08 PM Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> I've seen recommendations for this sort of product for as part of a
> >> strategy sealing outdoor coax splices against moisture. I see several
> >> brands listed, most say "UV-resistant." My intended use would be in
> >> addition to a first double wrap with a product like Rescue Tape or 3M
> >> Mastic, and a UV protection second wrap of Scotch 88, using the Liquid
> >> Tape for irregular areas and parts that are hard to tape (for example,
> >> where a PL259 mates to an SO239). I would appreciate any advice from
> >> those with experience.
> >>
> >> Thanks and 73, Jim K9YC
> >>
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