[TowerTalk] Tex Com LMR-600 Connectors

[Steve Maki]

On 8/8/2013 8:27 PM, K8RI wrote:

Everyone has their foibles I guess. But at least now you've had one 
answer to your question.

-Steve K8LX

>>> 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