Hey .. I have some of that "STUFF" languishing in my antenna tool box ....
won at a hamfest ... what is the consensus on the chemical?
Are you pleased with it Gil? Still need Coax Seal? How come? Just
wondering ... darn ... think I will try it on my next venture ..of course,
it Never rains in California! 73 all .. and Merry Christmas ... Mark AA6DX
Eureka --- 10M contest, CW ONLY.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard M. Gillingham" <rmoodyg@bellsouth.net>
To: <w7ts@attbi.com>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Dow-Key dirty contacts. & SO-239 Covers
> You should use a contact burnishing tool. A file is too rough, and may
> damage the contacts.
>
> I know many who use plastic food storage containers to protect
> electronics outside. I use 'Stuff", a white substance that you fill the
> connector with that displaces water. And silicone grease on the
> outside. Of coarse there's always Coax-Seal on top of 3M 33 tape.
> Ugly, but works.
>
> 73, Gil
> W1RG
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