Weatherproof procedures
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Tools and materials to weatherproof connections
To make a weatherproof connection you need the following tools and materials:
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Pliers
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Utility knife
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Vinyl electrical tape
Note:
Vinyl electrical tape between the cable assembly and the mastic tape
makes future changes easier than mastic tape put directly on the cable. Vinyl
electrical tape as a cover over the mastic tape prevents the mastic from melting
in hot weather.
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Rubber splicing or mastic tape (also known as self-amalgamating, self-
sealing, self-fusing, non-vulcanized tape)
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Pencil or wooden dowel for small clearances
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Cleaning supplies (if necessary)
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Laptop running HotView software
Making a weatherproof antenna connection
You need to put tape around the antenna connectors to make them
weatherproof. The next picture shows correct tape technique and a drip loop.
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