[time-nuts] Connectors

[Azelio Boriani]

I use neoprene tape to make really water tight connections for all type of
connectors.

On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Bob Camp <lists at rtty.us> wrote:

> Hi
>
> The fancy F connectors are indeed waterproof if:
>
> 1) You have the right cable
> 2) The cable and connector match up
> 3) The tool and the connector match up
>
> The auction sites are a great place to get samples of connectors and tools
> that apparently work with no known cable …
>
> If you are not careful about the trim on the dielectric / positioning ,
> they can have issues above 1 or 2 GHz. Even a lot of care they don't really
> do the job above 5 GHz. Exactly where they drop out depends (of course) on
> your return loss expectations.
>
> Bob
>
> On Apr 11, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Gordon Batey <gpbatey at wildblue.net> wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > I have used the longitudinal compression F connectors for some time now
> with
> > several GPS units and RG-6 cable.  They certainly appear to be waterproof
> > and quite sturdy.  Not inexpensive but very serviceable.  I found a kit
> with
> > the installation tool and connectors and separate connectors at LOWES
> that
> > does a nice job.  I also found one for BNC that use the same principle
> but
> > have not used it yet.  Gordon WA4FJC
> >
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