Re: F-plug need to be fully tightened?

Peto wrote:
> I'm in the UK.  I have the usual F-series connector on the coax 
> entering my cable modem.
> 
> http://www.newtechindustries.com/newtech/catalog/images/200-045.jpg
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> I need to remove the connector every now and then so I lubed the 
> threads with a smear of vaseline.
> 
> At these RF frequencies (about 340 MHz) do I need to have true 
> electrical contact between the plug and socket or is close proximity 
> enough?
> 
> Would loose "hand tight" be sufficent?

Yep, for what you have in mind.

You can also, IIUC, get adapters to go on the end of the F plug and turn 
it into "push on". Which will probably give a more reliable result as 
"loose hand tight" could very easily turn into "fallen off -lying on the 
floor".

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Sue