On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:15:28 -0400
N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com> wrote:
> I am replacing the coax in my Beverage system and have a
>dumb
> question. When using flooded cable and compression F
>connectors, is
> it necessary to clean the "goo" off the stripped cable
Paul,
I live near salt water in a very corrosive environment...
I do three things: Clean the goo with solvent (alcohol or
MEK), mostly to get a good visual on the strands. I apply
Noalox (contact grease) to restore water resistance. Also,
I silver plate the inner conductor using Cool Amps. I do
the silver plating because I hate the looks of the black
copper oxide that develops on the surface of the inner
conductor after a while, not for RF reasons. I also cover
the outside of the connectors with self-vulcanizing tape.
Sounds like a lot of trouble, but around here any bare
metal goes green in less than a week.
73,
George
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