[TowerTalk] Tex Com LMR-600 Connectors

[K8RI]

On 8/8/2013 8:58 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
> 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.

True, but I disagree that a clean connector means no leak.  Unless the 
water is dirty, or acetic, it takes some time before it makes a 
permanent or visible mark.

74

Roger (K8RI)
>
> -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
>
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