[Amps] SHV connectors great, but where to find coax?

[Dr. David Kirkby]

On 09/11/10 01:35 PM, TexasRF at aol.com wrote:
> Dave and all, the last SHV connectors I purchased were from Pasterrnak, the
>   high priced specialist folks.


> I have wondered if adding a dab of silicone grease to the center pin to
> coax dielectric area before connector assembly might be a good idea to
> eliminate  air gaps and moisture traps. Any opinions on that?
>
> 73,
> Gerald K5GW

I would not use a dab of silicon grease. Those connectors are well designed. I 
think if the manufacturer felt they needed grease, they would supply it, just 
like they do with some other connectors - some of the bigger RF ones from Huber 
and Suhner have grease with them.

Personally I would just cut the coax as per the instructions, and assemble them 
like that.

Dave