Hi Pete,
unfortunately the only way to improve a connection is to use a better
connector.
Bad or oxidized ones shouldn't be used or recycled.
I think that Hams have been always too cheap with cables and connectors.
73,
Mauri I4JMY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Smith" <n4zr@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 1:29 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Improving connectors
>
> Years ago I recall reading about a chemical of some sort that came in a
> tube (I think), which when smeared on the terminals of a plug would
produce
> a huge improvement in the quality of the connection to the mating socket.
>
> Does anyone recall this stuff and know where to get it? I have a couple
of
> cranky Jones plugs that I'd like to salvage if I could.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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