[TowerTalk] Fwd: sealing PL259's

[Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk]

Maybe even better; the type of plumber dope they use to seal the threads.


What I don't like with the PL-259 is the lack of springs to keep the connection good at the screen side. All other connectors have some type of spring that ensure a good connection such as BNC and N. You have to tighten the PL-259 "well" in order to keep a good contact and there are no insurance they will losen up over time.


Hans - N2JFS



-----Original Message-----
From: Kris Mraz <n5kilomike at gmail.com>
To: towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, May 25, 2015 6:19 pm
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] sealing PL259's


What about plumber's Teflon tape?

Kris
N5KM

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Jim K9YC said:

On
Mon,5/25/2015 4:45 AM, Marsh Stewart wrote:
> Timely question. I've been
wondering about how to waterproof the shell of a
> PL259 to the flange of an
SO239.

I use Scotch Mastic tape, 2228.

73, Jim
K9YC
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