> I do this: I fit the coax into the PL-259, solder one hole, leave
> sufficient time for the insulation to air cool and harden, then
> do the next, etc., etc. It's slow, but I have greater confidence
> that the center conductor didn't migrate through liquid or plastic
> insulation.
I use eutectic alloy solder exclusively, which speeds the process
considerably.
There, that ought to start an interesting thread!
73, Rod N4SI
The DXer formerly known as N9AKE
(c) 5 November, 1996
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