[TowerTalk] UHF (PL259) Connector Supplier

[Edward Mccann]

Bill:
Is the dielectric grease conducting or insulating?
And your basis for use? Ease of removal?
Your comments welcome.
73
AG6CX

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> On Jun 23, 2018, at 12:25 PM, William J. Nicosia <WB2ZKX at optimum.net> wrote:
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>             These are my choices for connectors/cable, no failures since 2009:
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>             RG-213, Davis RF, Marine Grade, White Jacket.
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>             UHF/PL-259, RF Parts Co., Crimp Type.
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>             Cable Prep Tools, DX Engineering Kit.
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>             Cush Craft, PVC Push-On Boots
> 
>             My technique is to crimp the braid ferrule with the proper tool and solder the tip (no crimp). If you can find them install the Cush Craft boot first.                     Anybody who knows a supplier of these, let me know. Finally, solder the tip. Fill the pin on the connector.
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>             No failures caused by bad connector or cable prep or corrosion since 2009. Adding some dielectric grease to the connector threads is not a bad                 idea either.
> 
>             Bill, W2ZKX
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