[time-nuts] RG6 or LMR400 for GPS Antenna (Symmetricom 58532A and T-bolt)

[Clay Autery]

Yup... layers = longevity

3M self-fusing rubber
comformal coating
3M electrical tap (with a fold back for removal)
conformal coating.

I've got 12 year old connections that are still going strong with no
measurable degradation.

I always use the best cable and connectors I can find...  do it right;
you only gotta do it once.

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Clay Autery, KG5LKV
MONTAC Enterprises
(318) 518-1389

On 4/21/2016 8:02 AM, paul swed wrote:
> With respect to sealing. Everyone has a method.
> I use what I learned in the Navy. I could see how well the connections held
> up in the worst conditions sun cold heat wet humidity...
> Layer of rubber tape
> scotch kote
> Layer of plastic tape
> scotch kote
> If done well the connector releases just fine even after 5 or more years. I
> want to say 10. But then woodpeckers have a way of shortening the life of
> connectors and coax.
> The approach is really layers and the top to deteriorate over time...
> But as I say everyone has their own approach.
> Regards
> Paul
> WB8TSL
>
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