My 2-cents worth...hi..hi:
I've used the propane torch soldering tip attachment. They are quite
large
for small, "tight" spaces like on a 'Jones connector. Even worse is the
flame/heat that shoots out from the side holes that are just past the tip
of the torch.
Those can scorch the cable/wire insulation you are trying to solder.
(That propane flame has to go somewhere.) The good thing about the
soldering
tip is that it's large enough to hold a good soldering temp after the
flame
is turned off, at least for a few connections.
Thanks to the other listers who have suggested other soldering
tools...I'll
check those out.
73,
Charlie, N0TT
On Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:05:22 -0400 Dave Sublette <k4to.dave@gmail.com>
writes:
> There is a soldering iron attachment available to screw on to a
> propane
> bottle. You can find them at the box stores. I have used one for
> years
> with good results. They are probably pricey, as is everything else
> these
> days. Don't forget to take a small wet sponge up with you to clean
> the
> tip. Good soldering technique works at altitude also. ;-)
>
> 73,
>
> dave, K4TO
>
> On Thu, Sep 29, 2022 at 10:59 AM k7lxc--- via TowerTalk <
> towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a number of small connectors in the antenna field that
> require
> > soldering. These are CinchJones connectors and the wire size being
> soldered
> > is #18. No electrical services in the area so I need to purchase
> either a
> > butane or Lithium battery solution. Anyone have experiences with
> either
> > option? Reviews on various types show mixed results. The temp
> specs on
> > butane look really hot, perhaps too hot for small plastic
> connectors. The
> > lithium pencils are reportedly too cold for all but the smallest
> (mass)
> > connectors. Thoughts from the masses? Dennis, K7FL
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