since we are talking installation-----
I need to get a tool for connector installation, any preferences on tool
for installing the connectors? or at least any that should be avoided as
they do not last?
I noted two on epay - the red handled ones ( has stripper and just RG 6
&59 plus some connectors!) and blue handled ones (no stripper but will
handle rg 11 , 6 & 59)
Renée
Tim Shoppa wrote:
Thank you Frank! I use other nickel-plated brass hardware outdoors and have
been quite satisfied with its durability in my weather. McMaster Carr has
the F connector nuts in nickel plated brass, 10 for $2, their part number
91862A521, I think I can afford to do W8JI's suggestion that way.
Tim N3QE
On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 10:51 AM, <donovanf@starpower.net> wrote:
Much more affordable 3/8-32 nickel plated brass nuts are widely available
on eBay
73
Frank
W3LPL
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*From: *"Tim Shoppa" <tshoppa@gmail.com>
*Cc: *"topBand List" <topband@contesting.com>
*Sent: *Wednesday, December 16, 2015 8:48:08 AM
*Subject: *Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors
Wow, stainless 3/8-32 panel nut from Grainger, part number 1JLU9, $15 for
2. Maybe I can find something cheaper :-)
Tim N3QE
On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 2:36 AM, Tom W8JI <w8ji@w8ji.com> wrote:
My one concern, is the F-connector chassis-mount jacks. The jacks
themselves seem rather impervious to moisture when a good F-plug with
O-ring is kept plugged in. But the nuts for the jacks seem to rust
really
fast, really surprisingly fast, I end up replacing the jack and nut
every
year or two wherever they are exposed to weather.
Use stainless steel nuts. Throw the steel nuts that come with the
connectors away.
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