[mythtv-users] HDHomerun signal strength required

[Brian Wood]

Mike Perkins wrote:
> David Brodbeck wrote:
>> The best stuff I've found for waterproofing coaxial cable connectors is
>> a product called "Coax Seal".  It's a putty that comes in a roll, like
>> tape.  You wrap it around the connection and then mold it.  I've had
>> bare copper fittings covered by this stuff up on a roof for 5 years and
>> they were still bright and shiny when I scraped it off.
>>   I think Radio Shack still sells it; it's also commonly available from
>> places that sell amateur radio equipment.
>>
> In the UK I sourced some stuff which appears to be a cross between electrician's 
> tape and soft rubber, called 'Self-Amalgamating Tape'. It may be called that on 
> the other side of the pond, too.
> 
> You wrap it around the joints, it's softer than Electrician's tape, so it moulds 
> better. My joints easy last 5 years as well. Also gets used on pedal bike and 
> car repairs, too.

Generally called "self-vulcanizing tape" here. Usually there is a red 
backing that prevents it "vulcanizing" to itself on the roll.

That and the previously-mentioned coax-seal are the most used products 
for this purpose.

The more solid "boots" that often come with amplifiers or connectors are 
generally worthless. They guarantee that any moisture that does manage 
to get in will be held there.

beww