Re: [TowerTalk] Tex Com LMR-600 Connectors

[Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>]

On 8/8/2013 8:27 PM, K8RI wrote:

Everyone has their foibles I guess. But at least now you've had one 
answer to your question.
-Steve K8LX

> > > I've asked why people care, but have never received an answer other than
> > If you're asking why someone likes to see a shiny connector after
> > removing years-old weatherproofing, it's proof there's been no moisture
> > ingress.
> To me, all that goo is proof it stayed sealed.
> Water leaking between a plastic later and a Nickle plated connector for
> a month or two won't leave a mark, unless the water is contaminated as
> in living down wind from a power plant.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
> > To me the *best* weatherproofing is that which is very easy to remove
> > AND has provided a hermetic seal.
> >
> > The next best is that which is difficult to remove and has provided a
> > hermetic deal.
> >
> > And then there are various methods which don't provide a hermetic seal,
> > which don't deserve consideration.
> >
> > -Steve K8LX
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