"RST Engineering" wrote in message
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Just be aware that the PL259/SO239 series of connectors is not waterproof,
not even water resistant. Don't use them where rain and such can
contaminate the coax.

Amen to that! I had a RG-8 line dripping water on the back of my radio bench
once. Disconnected it from my rig and the damn thing zapped me from the
static charge buildup in the rain & wind.

Rich "I'm feeling much better now, Mom" S.