What happens when water enters the coax cable?
A. There is a DC voltage on the cable to power the antenna’s internal amplifier. When the splice gets wet, it allows current to flow and electrolysis quickly destroys the soft copper center conductor of the coax cable where it meets with the connector. In tests, we have seen this action take place in as little as 30 minutes. The splice connectors may then need to be replaced. If you must splice, use coax-seal or Liquid Tape to seal against water entry.
