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Re: [TowerTalk] UHF (PL259) Connector Supplier

To: "William J. Nicosia" <WB2ZKX@optimum.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] UHF (PL259) Connector Supplier
From: Edward Mccann via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Edward Mccann <edwmccann@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:28:27 -0400
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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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