Re: [IRCA] Antenna Soldering

[Russ Edmunds <wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Craig Healy <bubba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> 
> Most common propane torches also have a copper tip that fastens to
> the end
> of the torch.  That works pretty well, and gives probably a couple
> hundred
> watt equivalent heat.  That would be the lightest and probably
> cheapest
> alternative.
> 
>

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
Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL )
[15 mi NNW of Philadelphia]
40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id
<wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>
FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'
AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop


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