[Elecraft] N fittings

[G3VVT at aol.com]

In a message dated 15/02/05 14:33:15 GMT Standard Time, w5ezy at yahoo.com  
writes:

Question... has anyone ever heard of or used pure
silicone grease in  coax connectors to protect against
moisture and  corrosion?




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Yes, it does work.
 
However there is a downside in that the silicon grease prevents most kinds  
of tape adhesive sticking to the connector for providing external weather  
proofing. The only exeption to this may be the greased fabric tape (Denso tape)  
used in waterproofing connectors on comms towers though have never tried  with 
this. Attempts afterwards to remove excess silicon grease that reaches the  
outside of the connector and so allow plastic or self amalgamating rubber tape  
to stick were not successful.
 
Bob, G3VVT