[TowerTalk] Tex Com LMR-600 Connectors

[K8RI]

On 8/8/2013 7:32 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
> On 8/8/2013 7:21 PM, K8RI wrote:
>
>> I'm not concerned with what the connectors look like after the water
>> proofing is removed as it is only cosmetic.  As far as the hot melt glue
>> from the Heat Shrink, it's just more of what new heat shrink applies.
>>
>> I've asked why people care, but have never received an answer other than
>
> If you're asking why someone likes to see a shiny connector after
> removing years-old weatherproofing, it's proof there's been no moisture
> ingress.
>

To me, all that goo is proof it stayed sealed.
Water leaking between a plastic later and a Nickle plated connector for 
a month or two won't leave a mark, unless the water is contaminated as 
in living down wind from a power plant.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> To me the *best* weatherproofing is that which is very easy to remove
> AND has provided a hermetic seal.
>
> The next best is that which is difficult to remove and has provided a
> hermetic deal.
>
> And then there are various methods which don't provide a hermetic seal,
> which don't deserve consideration.
>
> -Steve K8LX
>
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