[TowerTalk] quick waterproofing for PL-259 connectors?

[Roger K8RI on Tower]

That's certainly using your imigination, but I didn't know they were made 
that small<:-))
OTOH maybe they are using large coax.

> How about a condom?

Still, cut the end off, twist to fit, and use rubber bands at each end?

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com
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> 73
> Gary  K4FMX
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> Roger K8RI on Tower wrote:
>> You might try to find a bicycle tire innertube of the proper size.  I 
>> know it's small, but there many be some that will fit.  Won't be cheap 
>> though.
>>
>> Another alternative is silicone and latex tubing (if you can find it).  I 
>> know it's manufactured, and either would work well, but I don't know who 
>> sells the stuff retail.
>>
>> You could cut the fingers out of a latex surgical glove (size small), but 
>> those are fragile.
>>
>> Think innovation.  There have to be lots of sources.
>>
>> Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL Life Member)
>> N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
>> www.rogerhalstead.com
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>>
>>> I'm looking for good ideas on how to waterproof a PL-259/SO-239 type
>>> connection (say, a pair of PL's with a barrel in between) for temporary 
>>> use.
>>> There's lots of good ideas in the archives for permanent installation, 
>>> but
>>> what I'm looking for is something for a portable/field day operation.
>>>
>>> 1) real fast to mate (ideally, no extra time over what it takes to mate 
>>> the
>>> connectors)
>>> 2) cheap
>>> 3) real fast to demate
>>> 4) Ideally, no consumables
>>> 5) Doesn't require tools
>>> 6) Can be done in the dark/rain
>>>
>>> Maybe something like a rubber boot that goes over the connector? (but 
>>> how
>>> does it seal on one of the ends?)
>>>
>>> I'm interested in ideas for the "extension cord" (cable to cable) and 
>>> the
>>> "wall socket" (cable to equipment) usage model.
>>>
>>> For the chassis mounted application, "rain tight" might be good enough 
>>> (i.e.
>>> it doesn't have to tolerate immersion), but for the cable to cable
>>> application, water/mud/dirt proof is desirable.
>>>
>>> While I'm thinking about it, ideas for waterproof or raintight 12VDC 
>>> power
>>> pole style connections and Cat5 networking would also be useful.
>>>
>>>
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