[TowerTalk] PL259 Cobbectors Part 2 - Murray W9EHQ

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

I'm miles from water, but the air or rain eats solder like candy around 
here.  Even with 3 coats of clear Krylon, the solder connections on my 
C3i antennas dissolve every few years.

OTOH Why would any connector used out doors fail faster than inside.  
Doesn't everyone weather proof them?  I either go the flooded heat 
shrink, self vulcanizing tape, or coax seal. I can't imagine any 
connector not protected outdoors.

Regardless of type, mine look like new when I take them down, unless 
they were hit by lightning,
Of course, they may have some glue, tape, or coax seal stuck to them, 
but they are well protected..

73

Roger (K8RI)

On 5/13/2016 Friday 2:40 PM, Paul Christensen wrote:
>> "I use them outside as well as inside and have never had a problem."
> Near salt air?  Here along the eastern coast, salt air affects crimped
> connectivity over time unless Coax Seal or a variant is used.  The problem
> is never the center conductor, but with the braided portion of the crimp.
> When soldered, it's never an issue.
>
> Paul, W9AC
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73

Roger (K8RI)


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