Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

On 12/16/2015 10:31 AM, Renee K6FSB wrote: since we are talking installation- I need to get a tool for connector installation, any preferences on tool Renée See: http://www.amazon.com/Paladin-Tools-1928-3-Way-Multi-Tool/dp/B003N3U6SM Rick N6RK _ Topband Reflector

Re: Topband: ARRL book on short antennas for 160 meters

I was curious too Jim. I aint buyin it either hihihi 73, Bob K6UJ On 12/16/15 3:41 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote: OKKK...read enuff replies - I ain't buying that book!! Tnx for alll the replies From: James Rodenkirch Sent: Tuesday, December

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

You need two tools -- a stripper and a compression tool. Here's a nice, inexpensive compression tool. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Compact-F-Connector-Compression-Crimper-VDV212-008-SEN/203578631 Here are a couple of strippers similar to what I use.

Re: Topband: ARRL book on short antennas for 160 meters

James Did you read https://www.pi4cc.nl/link/ ? Peter PC2A Op 16-12-2015 om 0:49 schreef James Rodenkirch: Anyone read "Short Antennas for 160 Meter Radio" and can/care to comment on its "usefulness"? ' 72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV _ Topband Reflector Archives -

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Apply some silicone dielectric compound (non-hardening silicone "grease") to the coax center conductor. That will keep moisture out and prevent corrosion. This actually belongs anyplace anything is threaded or clamped. It will displace from pressure and allow a connection, but it seal the

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

since we are talking installation- I need to get a tool for connector installation, any preferences on tool for installing the connectors? or at least any that should be avoided as they do not last? I noted two on epay - the red handled ones ( has stripper and just RG 6 &59 plus some

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

If you believe in the "belt and suspenders" approach, you can get sealing nuts for the threaded end of the connectors. I use these plus a dab of silicone grease. http://www.newark.com/thomas-betts/ns500/nut-snap-n-seal-connectors/dp/18C2287 73, Roger On 12/15/2015 9:43 PM, Larry K4AB wrote:

Topband: safely sharing an RX antenna

Hi I was thinking about using a 3dB splitter and tuning the band with our second K3 using our HiZ monoband 8 circle while we were calling CQ in the Stew. The center of the array is located 105 meters from the xmit vertical, uses 20' elements, the included preamp and 100m of RG6 transmission

Topband: Heathkit SB-1000

Anybody know how to make an SB-1000 tune properly on 160?  Ok on other bands but doesn't like 160, dummy load or well tuned Inv.L.   Is it a quirk of the amp needing a modification or possibly a bad component?  Saw nothing obvious before putting it to use but have not had the cover off

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Tim, $3.18 a piece at McMaster-Carr (18-8 stainless), part number 91862A318 . Don (wd8dsb) On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 3:48 AM, Tim Shoppa wrote: > Wow, stainless 3/8-32 panel nut from Grainger, part number 1JLU9, $15 for > 2. Maybe I can

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Much more affordable 3/8-32 nickel plated brass nuts are widely available on eBay 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Tim Shoppa" Cc: "topBand List" Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 8:48:08 AM Subject: Re: Topband:

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Thank you Frank! I use other nickel-plated brass hardware outdoors and have been quite satisfied with its durability in my weather. McMaster Carr has the F connector nuts in nickel plated brass, 10 for $2, their part number 91862A521, I think I can afford to do W8JI's suggestion that way. Tim

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Apply some silicone dielectric compound (non-hardening silicone "grease") to the coax center conductor. That will keep moisture out and prevent corrosion. Inside snap-and-seal F connectors, there is likely already some of that inside where the coax is inserted. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Tue,

Re: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

Wow, stainless 3/8-32 panel nut from Grainger, part number 1JLU9, $15 for 2. Maybe I can find something cheaper :-) Tim N3QE On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 2:36 AM, Tom W8JI wrote: > My one concern, is the F-connector chassis-mount jacks. The jacks >> themselves seem rather impervious