In a message dated 12/12/99 1:58:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, mark@xxxx writes: << I *think* I've seen a tube of a gel type one too, but don't remember where. Boat store?? >> I've used silicone grease on my boards (squeezed some into the connector after cleaning the board before reinstalling the connector). The grease is nonconducting, won't short the connector, and helps to keep corrosion causing contaminants at bay. This approach is somtimes used on outdoor antenna connectors to the same end. Burke