Bill:
Is the dielectric grease conducting or insulating?
And your basis for use? Ease of removal?
Your comments welcome.
73
AG6CX
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> On Jun 23, 2018, at 12:25 PM, William J. Nicosia <WB2ZKX@optimum.net> wrote:
>
> These are my choices for connectors/cable, no failures since 2009:
>
> RG-213, Davis RF, Marine Grade, White Jacket.
>
> UHF/PL-259, RF Parts Co., Crimp Type.
>
> Cable Prep Tools, DX Engineering Kit.
>
> Cush Craft, PVC Push-On Boots
>
> My technique is to crimp the braid ferrule with the proper tool
> and solder the tip (no crimp). If you can find them install the Cush Craft
> boot first. Anybody who knows a supplier of these, let me
> know. Finally, solder the tip. Fill the pin on the connector.
>
> No failures caused by bad connector or cable prep or corrosion
> since 2009. Adding some dielectric grease to the connector threads is not a
> bad idea either.
>
> Bill, W2ZKX
>
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