Ham Radio Basics: How To Waterproof Your Coax

Knowing how to waterproof your ham radio coax is important. Water and coaxial cable don’t mix and water intrusion can quickly ruin your coax. In this video, I show how every ham radio operator should waterproof their coax connections to keep moisture out, and big signals on the air! #HamRadioBasics #HamRadio #Coax Links and resources =============================== 📃 Read my ham radio blog! http://www.k0lwc.com 📱 Follow me on Twitter:   / k0lwc   📱 Follow me on Instagram:   / k0lwc   📱 Join the K0LWC Ham Radio Army on Discord:   / discord   3M Temflex 2155 Splice Tape: https://amzn.to/3A0aQen 3M Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape: https://amzn.to/3on74tq Dielectric Grease: https://amzn.to/3uyJ3jW The links above to the products are affiliate links, this means I earn a small profit from you purchasing through this link but it doesn't cost you any additional money. 📻 Studying for your ham radio license? Use code “K0LWC” for 20% off any Ham Radio Prep product/course. Check it out at: http://www.hamradioprep.com Chapters ================================= 0:00 Ham Radio Waterproof Coax 0:51 How does water get into coax? 1:39 What you will need to waterproof coax 2:55 How to apply tape to your coax 7:45 How to test for water intrusion