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Dielectric Grease in Feed Line Connectors

Jan 31st, 19:08

KC2SVQ

Joined: Feb 11th 2008, 13:45
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Total Posts: 0 		When making outdoor connections in HF feed lines, specifically PL/SO-259 connectors:

Q1: Should one use dielectric grease?
Q2: If so, how should it be used?
Q3: Should the entire connector be filled with grease and then squished together?
Q4: Should it only be used on the threads of the 259 connector?
Q5: Any recommendations/de-recommendations of specific grease products?

Thanks for your help.
Feb 2nd, 04:55

W0BTU

Joined: Apr 4th 1998, 00:00
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Total Posts: 0 		Absolutely. Silicone dielectric compound should be used inside any outdoor connector, especially on the center contacts.

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com

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