[Mobile-Portable] Tin vs Gold Contacts?

[kd4e]

The Moly does not - I have used it on roller inductors in 
the past.

Not sure what is the percentage of Teflon vs Moly.

I may need Moly without the Teflon ... hmmm.

> Teflon?  I would test it on something first.  Will the teflon INSULATE the 
> contact electrically?
> 
> 73, de Jim KG0KP
> 
> 
>> I forgot that I have some Moly-Teflon spray that is "dry"
>> and does not
>> gather grit -- perhaps I can give that a test.
>>
>>> Anything that is oily or greasy will attract "dirt" that will remain in 
>>> the
>>> female part of the contact and anywhere else it gets to and is hard to
>>> completely get rid of.  It is not recommended.  If you use the "tin" type 
>>> of
>>> contacts, just DO IT and then be prepared to disconnect and clean with a
>>> contact cleaner which will not leave a residue that will attract dirt or
>>> anything airborn.  They will last for quite some time, depending on your
>>> environment, just not as long as gold.
>>> 73, de Jim KG0KP

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