[Towertalk] covering unused PL259 ? de n9vv

[WA2BPE]

...Have noted several responses; Coax-Seal will work but will be vy messy to
remove.  Plastic caps (Caplugs) will work but still need to be taped & wxproofed
(if outdoors); I use them for inside of house dust covers.  These *may* be
obtainable from McMaster but I havn't checked.

I assume that they are in an enclosure.

Here's an idea:  Take a leftover/old PL259 cover and drop a 3/16" flat washer into
it.  Go to your favorite hardware store and buy a solid rubber stopper that will
just fit into the cover (the "best" wud be silicone rubber "rod") - end shud be
5/8" dia. Cut it (squarely) to 5/8" long.  Insert this into the cover with the
small end toward the washer.  Screw onto the SO239, tape it up with Scotch 33 or
88 and give it a shot of clear acrylic spray.  Yes, the sulphur in the rubber is
likely to tarnish the surface (esp if it is silver plated) but this is far better
than corrosion.

73,  Tom - WA2BPE



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?
>
> thanks,
> de ken n9vv
> http://www.n9vv.com
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