Also, FWIW, Solderit makes soldering paste that worst fine with aluminum.
At 11:28 AM 5/29/2009, Rick wrote:
>I use lots of CAT5 for control signals, etc and never solder.
>I either use screw terminals or RJ-45 connectors. Soldering is
>inconvenient.
>
>Rick N6RK
>
>RICHARD SOLOMON wrote:
> > My latest project is a K9AY Loop. I thought I could use a CAT5 cable to
> >
> > connect the relay box to the switch box. Of course, that requires one
> >
> > to solder the wires at the relay end.
> >
> > Well, to my surprise, the 100' CAT5 cable I picked up is made out of
> >
> > ALUMINUM wire.
> >
> >
> >
> > Can it get any cheaper !!
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Dik, W1KSZ
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