Remove the tip, attach a couple of carbon rods, and use it as a resistance
heater ;-)>
keBHJ
Dave,
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 07:19
Subject: [TowerTalk] Soldering PL-259s
>
> This is probably nothing new for the old-timers, but if you're using a
> Weller-type soldering gun on PL-259s and the heat output seems marginal,
> take pliers and tighten up the nuts that attach the tip, as hard as you
> can. Even 1/16 turn can make a dramatic difference in the amount of heat
> generated.
>
> BTW, the "easy to solder" PL-259s from the Wireman also help, as does
using
> his RG-8X low-loss, which has a tinned shield and foil inside that. I'm
> replacing all my jumpers in the shack, in the hope of cutting down on
stray
> RF.
>
> No connection with Press, just a happy customer.
>
> 73, Pete Smith N4ZR
> n4zr@contesting.com
>
> Sometimes a tower is just a tower
>
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