[TenTec] Connector tightening

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

I think a more important point, than which connector or which manufacturer,
or how tight, is the weather-proofing.

How many times have we built a "temporary" antenna, and then left it up for
10 years?
And how many times have I kicked myself in the _ _ _ because water had run
into my coax.
Sure I knew better, but I never really intended to leave it up.
So now I at least tape all outside connections with electrical tape, all the
time.
That also solves the problem of connectors working lose.

Of course there is better stuff than electrical tape, but my point is, do
something; anything!

73
Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Stuart Rohre
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 12:00 AM
To: Clayton Brantley; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Connector tightening

In use of PL 259 UHF connectors, you would be hard put to see any real 
detriment at HF bands, per measurements with Antenna Analyzers on the 
impedance.

However, a key step overlooked by hams is to first seat the inner part 
of the plug that has two "teeth" such that the teeth of the PL 259 part 
are seated into the gear teeth 'valleys' of the receptacle.  THEN, you 
bring up the shell and tighten it.  Much less likely to work loose if 
the whole process is followed as intended.  It is an easy thing to miss 
the first time around, been there done that.

Stuart Rohre
K5KVH


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