[Elecraft] Removing/connecting PL-259s

[Don Wilhelm]

Drew and all,

I have changed the subject line to something more akin to the current 
discussion.

Have you considered adding a coax switch?  Turning to switch to an open 
position (or better yet to a dummy load) when the radio is not in use 
will provide protection and is a lot easier than removing the connectors.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/16/2019 6:07 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
> FWIW, I use NO-OX-ID contact grease on my PL259 connectors. This allows 
> very tight snugging by hand, no need of wrenching.
> 
> During lightning season I frequently connect/disconnect my rig and tuner 
> cables. The fine film of lube on the connector threads makes a big 
> difference. Without it? A real PITA, not to mention wear and tear on the 
> the SO-239's.