I need to re-solder a #14AWG copper wire that became unsoldered at the top of the tower. I'd rather prefer to solder it using a portable outdoor soldering tool (if tsuch thing exists) in the top of t
Hi Luis, We are using Jet/Torch Lighters in the field with a very windy environment successfully for many years. The cheapest one should help you, if you buy a set of 2 or 3 you don't regret if you l
There are many options for soldering on the tower. I have a small propane soldering iron that I sometimes use but I prefer and electric iron and often just bring one up the tower along with a long ex
When I was assembling my dipole (flexweave wire, not solid) some very wise PVRCers suggested that I use split bolt connectors instead of soldering. https://www.homedepot.com/s/split%20bolt%20connecto
YES! W6GJB and I soon learned that soldering stranded copper is a great way to have it break after a few years. We've been using nothing but copper split-bolts for nearly 15 years. Since copper has g