[Elecraft] N fittings

[Tom Arntzen]

I would stay away of any type of silicone because some silicones if applied 
directly on the coax will harden the
outer insulation and cause cracks if they are bent.
Also silicone does not have more than 5 years of ageing before it should be 
removed and redone.
The cushcraft boots will eventally go into a chewing gum like state after a 
couple of years.
I would recommend a good electrical tape with selfvulcing tape over that 
again.

Tom LA1PHA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Nielsen" <nielsen at oz.net>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N fittings


> On Tue, Feb 15, 2005 at 06:32:04AM -0800, Mark Baugh wrote:
>> I'm learning some good stuff on this subject.
>> Question... has anyone ever heard of or used pure
>> silicone grease in coax connectors to protect against
>> moisture and corrosion?