[TowerTalk] Quick Disconnect Suggestion

Tim N9PUZ tim.n9puz at gmail.com
Wed Jun 10 07:53:40 PDT 2009


Jerry wrote:
> What do you use for your rotator, antenna switch, etc. connectors at 
> your SPG boxes?  I like to disconnect my antenna feed lines and control 
> lines when thunderstorms approach, etc.  I've looking for ideas with 
> respect to SPG box connector and the line connector plugging into the 
> box.  Hope that makes sense!  I have use a mike connector and a Cinch 
> Jones, but these seem to have problems over time.  Thanks for your help.
> Jerry France
> K7LY

For all but the coaxial cable or open wire feeders I would look at 
these: <http://www.weatherpack.com/>. Also look at the Metri-Pack 
series for high current (> 20A) applications.

They are found in all sorts of applications including automotive, 
marine, and agricultural applications. I'm sure you've seen plenty of 
them on your car and they very rarely fail due to corrosion.

Selection and installation is very important. In particular you need 
to be sure that you choose the correct seals for the outer diameter of 
the wire you are using.

Tim, N9PUZ



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