[TowerTalk] Connector advice

[W7TMT - Patrick]

I use the four pin version of the flat NAPA connectors with my SGC-230 tuner control cable. Note that out of the package they are a very, very tight fit. A bit of grease on the pins and sockets make all the difference. They still snap together securely but don't need to be pried apart. I followed W8JI's recommendations found here:

https://www.w8ji.com/dielectric_grease_vs_conductive_grease.htm

Patrick, W7TMT


-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Dave Sublette
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2021 04:56
To: Randy Lake <randyn1kwf at gmail.com>
Cc: Dave Sublette <k4to at arrl.net>; kj6y--- via TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Connector advice

Thanks for all of the advice.  I have decided to go to the Auto parts store and look for some of those trailer hitch connectors.  They are flat, in line and have 2 to 6 or eight pins.

73,

Dave, K4TO

On Sat, Mar 20, 2021 at 7:51 AM Randy Lake <randyn1kwf at gmail.com> wrote:

> Take a look at Balkamp 755-1572 at any NAPA Auto Parts store. These 
> are waterproof and last forever. I have some that have been in service 
> for 30 years.
> Randy N1KWF
>