I use tape as well, you're right, especially if you need the reducers. 
That's why I started using tape was the reducers for the thin coax and now I 
make sure they're all like that.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Tinney" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: crimping verses solder


> The method that I mentioned for connecting coax connectors that I use 
> really
> works well for all kinds of coax sizes.  Using the metal 259 adaptors just
> doesn't work well for anyone, but filling the connector with tape seems to
> stop the corrosion problem and I've put lots of tension on my connectors 
> and
> still no problem.  I do one more thing on 9913 coax since there is so much
> air in the line.  At the lowest point in the line, usually at a drip loop, 
> I
> put a pin hole on the bottom side of the coax to allow any moisture in the
> coax to drip out.
> 73
> Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
> Skype Name: bobtinn
> Life is full of challenges, that's what makes it interesting!
>
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