[BC] RG-8

[Bill Sepmeier]

At 04:40 PM 4/6/2008, Ron D wrote:

>When I worked for a Motorola MSS back in the '60's in Missouri we 
>would put Dow Corning DC 4 silicon grease on the mating surfaces of 
>the PL 259 and SO 239 to keep any moisture out and wrap them with 
>Scotch 33 black plastic tape and never had a failure.  To this day I 
>still put the grease in any outside connectors no matter what type 
>they are and its never caused a problem.  It doesn't take a lot, 
>just enough to displace any moisture that would otherwise get in.

I have used this same system - where would we be without Scotch 33? - 
for decades and have never had a failure with it, though I omit the 
silicone inside above L band... Scotch 33 and then silicone sealant 
caulk over the wrap for C and Ku transmit runs has worked well.