On 18/09/14 04:52, Lostgallifreyan wrote:
These were convenient being all on one connector, and small, but they do
*not* like being exposed to weather much. I was replacing them on a
regular basis. The regular DB15 might be better, I haven't tried.

I remember someone posting about a motorbike and weathering of various
plugs (maybe you?).

Probably not me. I've been on the back of a motorcycle exactly once and
ridden a quad-bike once. My bikes are very much motor-less.

http://stuartl.longlandclan.yi.org/b.../09/vk4msl-bm/

I can't remember the details, but I
think he found a part-answer in using lots of PFPE grease to exclude water.
The stuff is often used on vehicles because it tends to stay put and not form
a grinding paste with all the grit that lands on it.

Interesting concept, I wonder how that affects conductivity…