Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Soldering PL-259s

["Durwydd MacTara" <durwydd@hotmail.com>]

Me too! I also use a pair of vice-grips as a heat sink to keep the heat away 
from the center-pin insulator!

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            Durwydd MacTara

> From: tongaloa <tongaloa@alltel.net>
> To: "Bud Hippisley, K2KIR" <k2kir@telenet.net>
> CC: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Soldering PL-259s
> Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:01:56 -0500
>
> Yes.
> I've found the torch best for all antenna soldering outdoors.
> I use the ubiquitous 'plumbers' torch that costs under $10 at the hardware 
> store.
> Indoors, the old American Beauty iron with about 2lb copper tip
> does the trick.
> -Bob
> ah7i
>
> Bud Hippisley, K2KIR wrote:
>
> > Over the years I've probably butchered more PL-259s than anyone else on 
> > this reflector, but my current opinion is that a 100/250-watt gun is about 
> > minimum for the job, especially if you're going to solder any of the 
> > connectors outdoors.  I've determined the hard way that the faster I can 
> > get the cable shield and connector up to soldering temperature, the less 
> > damage I'm going to cause.  On cold windy days I've even started using a 
> > small propane torch -- without the soldering adapter --just bring the tip 
> > of the blue flame up to the parts to be soldered.
>
>
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