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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