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Figure 10-14 Rubber Mastic Tape Wrap around RF Port and Cable/Antenna
5.
Add
one more layer (the 3
rd
layer) of electrical tape
to provide UV protection
. Overlap the tape to half-
width. Finish the wrap at 1” (25mm) above the rubber mastic tape and cut the tape.
Tape Wrapping around Unused RF Ports
1.
Make sure each RF port is absolutely dry.
2.
Start wrapping
a layer of electrical tape
from the port base. Overlap the tape to half-width. The tape
should cover the entire RF port. See Figure 10-15.
The tape can be applied in one or more strips. Apply only enough tension to get good adhesion and
keep the tape smooth.
3.
Wrap
a layer of rubber mast tape
from the port base. Overlap the tape to half-width. Take extra care to
make sure that the entire RF port is tightly sealed. Press the tape edges together so that there are no
gaps. Press the tape against the RF port body. See Figure 10-15.
4.
Finish the wrap by adding
one more layer (the 3
rd
layer) of electrical tape
to provide UV protection.
Overlap the tape to half-width to wrap the entire RF port.
Figure 10-15 Waterproofing Unused RF Port
Wrap a layer of electrical
tape all over the RF port
Step 2
Wrap another layer of rubber
mastic tape all over the RF port
Step 3
