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Akzo90
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Username: Akzo90

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2004


Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 11:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am getting ready to put up my Lightning 4+ antenna and I have been experimenting with some methods of sealing the coax. I work in an auto body shop and we have many different types of sealers. So far the best thing has been windshield urethane. It seems to really bond to the coax outer jacket and it is very durable. I believe it should also be fairly UV resistant. I also plan on painting the plexi glass supports and fiberglass rods to give them UV protection.
Anyone have any input on these types of antennas?
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Tech808
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Username: Tech808

Post Number: 6742
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 12:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Akzo90,

I will bring the TOPIC back to the Top here on SE QUAD 4 ASSEMBLY TIPS

Hope this helps,

Lon
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Road_warrior
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Username: Road_warrior

Post Number: 769
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 11:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Akzo90,

Coax seal works good. Not sure if Copper
carries it or not. Can be found at R.S.
stores.
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Bigbob
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Username: Bigbob

Post Number: 2151
Registered: 12-2001
Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You can also get so239s with L-bracket and center pigtail if you want to use a pl-259 connector termination,signal engineering won't offer them unless you ask for them,I got mine and they connect with hose clamp and are adjusted the same way but are only rated at 1000 watts,I said "My god it's a cb antenna it's more than enough".Bigbob

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