From: "Mike Williams" 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question


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Hi Bill,

I use a 4 BTV and the feedpoint setup is identical.  I use a marine sealant, 
also called liquid tape, to seal the point where the coax braid and center 
conductor are separated.  This seals the break of the conductors and 
prevents water migration into the cable in case you get some horizontal 
rain.  After I tighten up the lugs,  (which are crimped and soldered)  to 
the antenna screws, I coat the connections with Penetrox, which I also use 
on all of the tubing and trap sections and the clamps as well.  I reside 
close to the salt water and just the light spray seems to stay at bay with 
the methods mentioned.  If you use the Penetrox, be careful not to get the 
stuff all over the plastic base insulators since it is a conductor 
enhancement compound.  You can use a rag to wipe off the Penetrox for future 
maintenance, etc.  I recoat the connections every 6 or 7 months or after 
every hurricane!

Good DX,

Mike W4DL


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From: "Bill Ellis" 
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Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:33 PM
Subject: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question


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> Thanks to all who responded to my question about "Krylon". I
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> I have another situation this time it's with the Hustler 6-BTV Vertical I
> just purchased and am assembling. The connection to this antenna is by
> opening the end of the coax, about 2 inches, and making two leads, one 
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> lugs(supplied) and then srewed to the bottom of the vertical. It seems the
> only way I can weather protect this connection is with the Acrylic Plastic
> spray someone suggested. Any other thoughts?
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> Thanks for any help,
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