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Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering old copper antenna wire?

To: "Tony Brock-Fisher" <barockteer@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Soldering old copper antenna wire?
From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Reply-to: richard@karlquist.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:03:19 -0800 (PST)
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The acid core flux they sell for soldering copper pipes
does a good job on old copper.

Rick N6RK


Tony Brock-Fisher wrote:
> What's the best way to clean old, brown oxidized stranded copper wire so
> it can be soldered? Many times I need to modify or repair old wire
> antennas. I've tried sanding with 400 grit  and also wire brushing.
> Nothing works well and quickly - mostly it's tedious, and the
> solderability is mediocre at best.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> -Tony, K1KP
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