[mythtv-users] HDHomerun signal strength required

[R. G. Newbury]

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.

You can find 'Self-Amalgamating' tape at marine chandleries under the 
name 'Rigging Tape'. It is used to cover split pins, split rings and 
other stuff in the rigging.
Much Much better than pvc electrician's tape on anything being left 
outdoors.


Geoff