[TVARC] TVARC Digest, Vol 40, Issue 10

Sun Jun 7 19:15:02 EDT 2020

https://www.voltlighting.com/outdoor-landscape-lighting-grease/p/VAC-GREASE1

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>    1. Re: Coax Connector "Grease" (John Ellis)
>    2. Re: Coax Connector "Grease" (k2te at juno.com)
>    3. Re: Coax Connector "Grease" (Anthony Hackenberg)
>    4. Coax DIsconnectors (K2PS Pete Stafford)
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> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2020 11:42:41 +0000
> From: John Ellis <john.np2b at gmail.com>
> To: K2PS Pete Stafford <psk2ps at gmail.com>
> Cc: villages reflector <tvarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [TVARC] Coax Connector "Grease"
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> P,
>
> Good question Pete, Can't you just unplug it
> from the wall jack? If not, you can get some
> graphite lubricant that they use on locks or
> some"anti-seize." That has a lubricating quality
> to it. In any case, you will want to use it sparingly
> because either on can be a bit messy.
>
> 73,
> J
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> On Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 11:04 PM K2PS Pete Stafford <psk2ps at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> > Thanks to all who?ve responded to my problem.  I?ve heard from half a
> > dozen TVARCers, and as I read each suggestion I think, that?s even better
> > than the last one!  So now I need to post a survey for you to help me
> > decide which, of all these great ideas, is the best.  Only kidding.
> >
> >
> >
> > But I do appreciate the tips.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Pete, K2PS
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *From: *K2PS Pete Stafford <psk2ps at gmail.com>
> > *Sent: *Saturday, June 6, 2020 5:36 PM
> > *To: *tvarc at mailman.qth.net
> > *Subject: *[TVARC] Coax Connector "Grease"
> >
> >
> >
> > Now that we?re in lightening season, I?m attaching and unattaching my two
> > antennas from the amp.  The PL-259 connectors are hard to get to behind
> the
> > amp, and I don?t care to move it every time.  But the bigger problem is
> > that they are difficult to screw on and off.
> >
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a suggestion on applying some kind of ?grease? I could
> > put on the threads to make the process easier?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> >
> >
> > Pete, K2PS
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> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2020 12:56:37 +0000
> From: <k2te at juno.com>
> To: psk2ps at gmail.com
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> Subject: Re: [TVARC] Coax Connector "Grease"
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> Pete,
>
> Why not use a quick-disconnect in place of the PL-259 backshell?  I've
> been using this approach for years to pull my coax leads from my patch
> panel this time of the year.  Also avoids messy grease over time.
>
> 73 de Ed
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> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2020 13:15:12 -0400
> From: Anthony Hackenberg <anthony.w.hackenberg at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [TVARC] Coax Connector "Grease"
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> Hi Pete/K2PS,
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> I second the quick disconnect idea suggested by Ed/K2TE.  Just do a Google
> search on ?amphenol pl259 quick disconnect?, or similar.
>
> 73,
> Tony/K4QR
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> On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 08:57 <k2te at juno.com> wrote:
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> > Pete,
> >
> > Why not use a quick-disconnect in place of the PL-259 backshell?  I've
> > been using this approach for years to pull my coax leads from my patch
> > panel this time of the year.  Also avoids messy grease over time.
> >
> > 73 de Ed
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> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2020 17:46:47 -0400
> From: "K2PS Pete Stafford" <psk2ps at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [TVARC] Coax DIsconnectors
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> Thanks again all, for your helpful hints.  Many suggested a range of
> products including Lubriplate, lithium, silicon, anti-oxidant compound,
> dielectric grease, pure copper anti-seize lubricant, and graphite
> lubricant.
> Who knew there were so many to choose from?  A few suggested disconnect
> switches.  But, since I'm basically lazy and cheap, the quick-disconnect
> PL-259 plugs fit the bill.  Interestingly, they were cheaper (3 for $11.61)
> and faster via EBay (4 days) than Amazon ($13.52 and 9 to 15 days).
>
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> 73, Pete, K2PS
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