Re: Need goop to coat antenna connector

From: Jamie (jamie_5_not_valid_after_5_Please_at_charter.net)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:53:37 -0800

maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:

> I dont know how to explain this stuff, but there is some sort of black
> or gray putty like goop that I have seen that is used to seal things.
> I know they use it on furnace ducts and the like.
>
> What I have is a automotive CB antenna mounted on my metal rain gutter
> on my house. It's not for CB, but is for my police scanner.
> Considering it's not really tuned for scanner, I am amazed how well it
> picks up distant signals. However, I have a problem. The antenna
> works fine in dry weather, and even in rain. However, it gets screwy
> from snow. I am fully aware of why. It's because the snow piles up
> at the base and touches the connector where the coax hooks to the
> antenna. There is a large nut down there and it is exposed. It's
> located less than an inch from the rain gutter when mounted, so it
> dont take much snow to screw things up.
>
> What I need is a means to insulate it. I could use silicone caulk,
> and I know that would work well, but I want something that can be
> removed so I can get that nut off if I need to. I know because it is
> so close to the mounting bracket I could not get a decent wrap of
> electrical tape, and also know that tape tends to hold moisture once a
> little water gets in. But there is that black goop. It sticks real
> well, and is waterproof, and yet removes easily. Does anyone know
> where to get that stuff, or know of anything else I can use?
>
> Thanks
>
> PS. I am terrible at math. What wavelength is a CB antenna on a
> scanner? What I mean, is referring to half wave, quarter wave, etc...
> Anyone ???
>
> Mark
get your self a can of liquid tape.

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