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Re: Topband: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259 soldering/r

To: Frank Donovan <donovanf@starpower.net>
Subject: Re: Topband: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259 soldering/reliability problems)
From: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2018 11:31:29 -0600
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On Thu, Dec 6, 2018, 9:59 AM W3LPL <donovanf@starpower.net> wrote:

N connectors on HF? No thank you.


I'm with you, Frank. I just don't have these problems with them.

After soldering more UHF plugs in 42 years than I could possibly ever
count, I know how to properly assemble and solder them. And I keep the
contact surfaces coated with DeoxIT D-100 (indoors) or filled with silicone
dielectric grease (when I used to use them outdoors; we now use F
connectors outdoors).

Rarely, I've used a very small screwdriver to bend the four SO-239 socket
segments in so they grip the plug better.

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
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