User guide

45 Mbps Backhaul User Guide
Issue 3, December 2004 Page 105 of 113
Drip loop
Antenna
Figure 54 - Forming a Drip Loop
All joints should be weatherproofed using weather-tight wrap. It is recommended that a layer of premium vinyl
electrical tape be placed over the weather-tight wrap to protect the joint while the weather-tight wrap cures and
give additional protection. Figure 55 shows this diagrammatically for the 45 Mbps Backhaul unit end of the
antenna cables. If the antenna’s manufacturer has not supplied guidance on this matter the same technique
should be employed at the antenna end of the antenna cables.
Weatherproof N Connector
Self-Amalgamating Tape
PVC Tape
Ensure that contact is made between the
sealing tape and the barrel of the
connector
Tape beyond the end of the connector
and any heat shrink material employed
terminating the cable
Figure 55 - Weatherproofing the Antenna Connections