[Towertalk] covering unused PL259 ? de n9vv

Jack K4WSB@arrl.net
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 14:39:04 -0400


Why not simply apply a high quality electrical tape?
Several layers and  stretch tight will do the job nicely.

 > Ken Hopper wrote:
> > > 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?

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