Ron:
How do you re-use UHF male connectors with a total of 5 solder points ??
Jamie
WB4YDL
On Sunday, October 20, 2002, at 12:18 AM, Ronald KA4INM Youvan wrote:
>> is the lmr 400 ok to connect to a yagi or other antenna on a rotating
>> mast ?
>
>
> I would mount the end connector, a female if possible, binding
> it to a tower leg with a SS hose band and I would use cheap RG-8/U
> as the `whip cable' 4-6 feet is frequently used. (NOT foam)
>
> Every time the tower and antennas are inspected, I would replace it,
> (once or twice a year) whether it needs it or not, preventive
> maintenance.
> I reuse UHF males over and over, so that major cost would be less.
>
> I flood the inside of the interface between the PL259 and the SO234
> with silicone (clear) heat sink grease to keep the water out, it will
> not prevent good electrical contact. It keeps the water out.
> (about $9 per oz.)
>
>
> The SS clamp and connector against the tower leg is the `grounding
> kit'.
>
> 73 (= Best Regards) de: Ron ka4inm@tampabay.rr.com
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