SvenMarbles Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 I notice that I have an issue during rain. I key up on my home radio and have an SWR of 2 when it's typically a 1.4 on a dry day. I don't have anything done to my so-239/pl-259 point on the antenna. It's just out there living in the weather. I suspect dampness might be making mild shorts on the center conductor/shielding side. I recognize that this was not good practice, but I wanted to get my antenna up in haste and figured i'd get back to it later. But before I get knee deep into the project of getting the mast back down, I'd like to have a plan for the weather proofing. What do you guys do that works well? Quote
OffRoaderX Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 In addition to good connectors and coax, I also use "Strong 30mil Weatherproof Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Sealing Tape" - that stuff works like magic. marcspaz, RodB, JBRPong and 1 other 4 Quote
SvenMarbles Posted April 12 Author Report Posted April 12 1 minute ago, OffRoaderX said: In addition to good connectors and coax, I also use "Strong 30mil Weatherproof Self-Fusing Silicone Rubber Sealing Tape" - that stuff works like magic. That's exactly the type of info I needed. Thanks. If I copy/paste that into amazon, does it show that exact product? Quote
OffRoaderX Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 probably, but here is the direct link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K5GW67O/ SteveShannon and RodB 1 1 Quote
SvenMarbles Posted April 12 Author Report Posted April 12 3 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said: probably, but here is the direct link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K5GW67O/ Oh good, because that's what I just ordered. Thanks Quote
Guest Posted April 12 Report Posted April 12 I use water proof marine shrink wrap personally. The mentioned tape works great as well. Quote
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