if you mean when connecting together and not assembling,, yes i have a few times especialy after i had cleaned silver plated ones,,, i just a thin coat to just lube it some,,,
Silicone based dielectric grease should be used on the outer threaded part of the connector only and never on the center pin.
What should be used as cleaner prior to applying the grease?
I'd be interested to hear your explanation as to why silicon dielectric should not be used on the center pin. I've always used a light coating on the pin. My reasoning was that the force fit of the connector would push the grease out of the metal-to-metal contact areas, but would allow it to fill in the "voids" so to speak, and prevent water from entering the connector causing corrosion. I've measured the resistance of connectors with and without grease and never saw an increase in resistance when using it.
However ... your reason for not using it may outweigh my reasoning and I'd like to hear it. Thanx and 73s.
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What should be used as cleaner prior to applying the grease?
Also Andrew Corporation explicitly notes NOT to get any on the center pin of their connectors during assembly so they know more than I do. LOL
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