Joe points out something of significance: (Besides giving us some good,
measured data)
He said, "...BTW, although I haven't been following this thread very
closely, it seems
to me that the addition of a drip loop at the end of a long downward run of
coax would surely cut down on the moisture running over the connector (thus
decreasing the chance of water ingress). "
I have put small 'water' shields (not "water-tight" shields, but rain and
snow deflectors) over all of my coax connectors and have included drip loops
wherever possible. I am certain that has helped minimize water intrusion
over the past 10+ years. A few little things can make a very significant
difference.
73,
Tod, KOTO
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