[Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers

[hawley, charles j jr]

I wiggle the connector as I finger tighten the barrel. The result is that they are difficult to unscrew. Also I use a heavy silicone grease on the threads and on the back where the barrel contacts the connector. I have never had any issues with water in 20 years doing that.

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Chuck KE9UW
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> On Jul 16, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Mike Harris via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> I must say that over many years and without any ill effect I've never bought into this idea of Gorilering up a PL259 with pliers beyond finger tight. A quarter of a turn is an unbelievable suggestion. I've just tried it and a couple of degrees is the best I could do without being brutal and even then I don't thing it would go any further.
> 
> Urban myth maybe?
> 
> Also, I've never had a failure after simply applying a generous wrap of self amalgamating tape, nothing else, to waterproof coax connectors. Our UV environment is pretty powerful, clear skies and sunshine can turn the skin on my head into huge dandruff seven days later after 30 minutes exposure.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Mike VP8NO
> 
>> On 16/07/2020 12:21, Phil Kane wrote:
>>> On 7/15/2020 6:50 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
>>> I would use Coax Seal. Same idea as duct seal but it's more pliable,
>>> more wx resistant and a little stickier. It will last forever, never
>>> hardens and can be peeled off when needed. Might want to screw pl-259
>>> shells onto the socket threads first, then seal them. The sockets &
>>> shells will be pristine when you go to use them.
>> Don't forget to tighten the connector 1/4 turn after "finger tight" with
>> a pair of pliers to make a real seal.
>> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>> Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
>>> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
>> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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