In a message dated 3/29/04 09:39:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, jaking@es.co.nz
writes:
> Why was this not soldered? Surely that would make a more reliable electrical
> path for such an important component?
>
>
Possibly because regular soldering can melt under the heat of the circulating
tank circuit current. A mechanical connection is better for this area, there
is nothing that can melt. I HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN MORE THAN ONCE! Silver
solder will work, but not everybody can silver solder so its easier to make a
mechanical connection that will stand the heat better than a soldered
connection.
Don't know if you have realized how hot a tank coil can get? VERY! Cheers
Louie W1QJ
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