To: | "Bud Hippisley, K2KIR" <k2kir@telenet.net> |
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Subject: | Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Soldering PL-259s |
From: | tongaloa <tongaloa@alltel.net> |
Date: | Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:01:56 -0500 |
List-post: | <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> |
Yes. I've found the torch best for all antenna soldering outdoors. I use the ubiquitous 'plumbers' torch that costs under $10 at the hardware store. Indoors, the old American Beauty iron with about 2lb copper tip does the trick. -Bob ah7i Bud Hippisley, K2KIR wrote: Over the years I've probably butchered more PL-259s than anyone else on this reflector, but my current opinion is that a 100/250-watt gun is about minimum for the job, especially if you're going to solder any of the connectors outdoors. I've determined the hard way that the faster I can get the cable shield and connector up to soldering temperature, the less damage I'm going to cause. On cold windy days I've even started using a small propane torch -- without the soldering adapter --just bring the tip of the blue flame up to the parts to be soldered. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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