[Towertalk] covering unused PL259 ? de n9vv

WA9ALS - John wa9als@starband.net
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:23:05 -0500


Why not use "coax seal"? (Best stuff available, of course!)  That should
work perfectly for that purpose.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Hopper" <khopper@uchicago.edu>
To: "towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 11:30 AM
Subject: [Towertalk] covering unused PL259 ? de n9vv


> Dear TowerTalk gurus,
>
>   I have a remote coax switch. It has UNused and exposed PL259 sockets. I
also
> have some coax hanging out there with PL259 plugs. How do you cover them
up to
> that they don't oxidize and get weathered?  I tried plastic bags and duct
tape
> and both were ruined by Chicago winter WX.  Does some company sell plastic
> covers for the sockets and plugs that provide weatherproofing?
>
> thanks,
> de ken n9vv
> http://www.n9vv.com
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