Re: [IRCA] Antenna Soldering

["Craig Healy" <bubba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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.

It can work, but you need the heavier flux used in plumbing.  Ordinary
rosin-core electronic solder doesn't seem to do well exposed directly to
flame.  At least that's what I've found over the years.  YMMV..

Some of the newer silver bearing non-lead plumbing solders might work very
well for antennas, and work well when heated by a propane torch.  Oatey is
one brand sold at Home Depot, and probably Lowe's.  I'll have to try it.  I
think I have some left from a plumbing project.

Craig Healy
Providence, RI

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