Re: F-plug need to be fully tightened?

"Peto" <peto@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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?

Grease should only be used when making a weather tight seal. i.e.
outdoors.
Typically a silicon sealer on 'N' connectors.

Grease is not commonly used on F connector threads. Some weather tight
models exude a sealer when crimped... but not on the threads.

Hand tight is insufficient in this case because one of tech sup****t's
first
questions is invariably "is your cable firmly attached" (I think it's on
the
cue card).

Likewise any modification or adaptor you add will bear the brunt of blame
in
any "discussion" with tech sup****t or field service.

Constant plugging and unplugging of a F connector is not recommended
because
the jack is likely to wear out making the center conductor connection
intermittent.