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

[Jeremy Nichols]

The silicone tape also has the advantage (if buying from Uline) that you 
can get two (2) rolls; for the 3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape the 
minimum is 10 rolls.

Jeremy

On 4/21/2016 5:57 PM, William H. Fite wrote:
> Mark is right on target re the connectors; get the best you can afford.
> Amphenol or equivalent.
>
> Self-fusing silicone tape is a lot faster and easier than the 3M black
> tape. Just stretch and wrap, it conforms beautifully, is highly resistant
> to UV, and won't stiffen and crack in the cold. Best of all, if you need to
> remove it, you just split it with a knife and it comes off cleanly.
>
> http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-11849/High-Temperature-Tapes/Silicone-Self-Fusing-Tape-1-x-12-yds-Red?pricode=WY637&gadtype=pla&id=S-11849&gclid=CjwKEAjw9OG4BRDJzY3jrMng4iQSJABddor1kp3L3ESovor8DEeu0fEjhLXVWv0maB4ehIVQ1EEASBoC6kTw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
>
>
>
> On Thursday, April 21, 2016, Mark Spencer <mark at alignedsolutions.com> wrote:
>
>> That is more or less the same method I use for my amateur radio
>> activities.   Home Depot in Canada sells similar 3M products which is
>> helpful during quick weekend projects.
>>
>> Professionally I've seen other methods used but on my own time I like the
>> "splicing tape" covered with super "33 tape" approach.
>>
>> These days I mostly use "N" connectors which in my experience can be a bit
>> more forgiving of less than perfect weather proofing than certain other
>> types.   (Not all "N" type connectors are equal in my view.)
>>
>> Your experience and results may differ from mine.
>>
>> 73
>> Mark S
>> VE7AFZ
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2016, at 1:12 PM, DaveH <info at blackmountainforge.com
>> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>>> DX Engineering (another great compuany to do business with) recomends
>> these
>>> two products:
>>>
>>> http://www.dxengineering.com/
>>>
>>>
>>> 3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape followed with a covering of
>>> Scotch Super 33+ tape
>>>
>>> The rubber conforms tightly with the connectors and waterproofs the
>>> connection while the Super 33+ tape seals everything up and protects the
>>> joint from UV degredation and mechanical abrasion.
>>>
>>> There is very little adhesion between the Temflex and your hardware so
>> when
>>> you want to rework the connection, it comes away very clean with no
>> residue.
>>> Great system!
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-bounces at febo.com <javascript:;>] On
>> Behalf
>>>> Of Ryan Stasel
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:08
>>>> To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
>>>> Subject: Re: [time-nuts] RG6 or LMR400 for GPS Antenna
>>>> (Symmetricom 58532A and T-bolt)
>>>>
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> Really awesome answers, thanks!
>>>>
>>>> For the sealing question, it was more of a "should I bother
>>>> with something like anti-seize" or the like on the actual
>>>> thread-thread N interface. The actual connector crimp, was
>>>> planning on just using a couple layers of the heat-shrink
>>>> with adhesive. That is all going to be internal to the mast
>>>> anyway, so direct weather contact should be minimal. It's
>>>> also on the side of my chimney, that gets very little to no
>>>> direct sun, so UV exposure should be minimal. But good note
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