Re: [IRCA] Antenna Soldering

["Bob Foxworth" <rfoxwor1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> If all you're doing is twisting the broken ends of the wire back
> together and then soldering it, you don't even need a tip - just a
> small propane torch. Get the flame on the area, and feed the solder
in.
>
>
>
> Russ Edmunds

This is correct. Remember that the wire itself has to get hot
enough to melt the solder. It is not good to use the flame to
just melt solder onto cooler wire. The flux then keeps the
wire from developing surface oxidation that would restrict
the ability of the wire to "wick up" and absorb the melted
solder into the joint and form a good bond. You need just
enough heat to efficiently melt the solder.

- Bob


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