On Jun 25, 11:38*am, Darryl Ramm wrote:

Make sure they have gold plated pins for corrosion
resistance.
I'd also put a sleeve of heat shrink over the connectors
to keep everything sealed from humidity/moisture etc. Some of the very
high-shrink type that fit over the connectors but shrink to the coax.


Darryl - Good idea to use gold plated pins for corrosion resistance.
However,
I am unsure if I would put the heat shrink over the connectors. While
it might
keep dust and dirt out, it will also serve to keep any condensation
inside and not
allow evaporation, in effect accelerating corrosion.

Instead, I use a dielectric compound like Dow Corning #4 (http://
www.skygeek.com/dc4.html).
It keeps the moisture out, prevents corrosion and doesn't dry up. It
is also especially
good on trailer light connectors.

My $0.02.

- John "67" DeRosa

PS - If you must use heat shrink, avoid the cheap Radio Shack stuff
like the plague. It doesn't
shrink enough and becomes very stiff. Find a source for good quality
heat shrink and be willing
to pay $2-$4 per 3 foot piece.