W8AV@aol.com wrote:
> One final; thing to remember, when you bond copper radials together at the
> base of the antenna, use silver solder rather than the ten-lead stuff we
> use for normal soldering. Although you will need a MAPP gas torch to melt
> the silver solder, the joint won't corrode when exposed to mother nature
> like
> regular solder does.
>
> 73................de Goose, W8AV
I've had good luck with "Sta-Brite" solder, which is something like 4%
silver, and the balance tin. It melts at 100 degrees higher temperature
than 63/37 tin/lead, but still within range of conventional soldering
equipment. It is available at welding supply shops.
Rick N6RK
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