[Towertalk] covering unused PL259 ? de n9vv

kb9cry@attbi.com kb9cry@attbi.com
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 20:21:10 +0000


Two or three layers of Scotch 33+ or 88 electrical tape. 
(33 is 7 mils thick and 88 is 8.5 mils)  It's the best 
on the market; we all shouldn't use anything else.  One 
can also use Scotch Linerless Rubber Splicing 130C tape 
to cover over that for a really weatherproof covering.
> 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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