> The main problem with Molex plugs is that they get water in them easily
and
> are very hard to
> waterproof. I tried them once & had to give up on them for that reason.
>
> 73 - Alan NS0B
I used them in New Hampshire on a 90 foot tower through two years of snow
and ice and rain, etc. I had no problems though I took care to suspend them
under the rotor for protection and taped them very heavily.
I think they are designed for 12vdc at a few amps and may not be designed to
be fussy about moisture that would trouble lower-level signals. I was
planning
to use them again, this time here in Florida ... lots of rain, but lots more
sun and
wind to dry them out!
As for bulkhead applications I would suggest Polyphaser or equivalent for
everything.
Florida has more lightning but everywhere gets some. Static gathered from
dust,
snow, etc. can also build up to significant levels. Just a thought.
73, DavidC K1YP
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