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Re: [Amps] Alpha 87A Won't Transmit

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Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 87A Won't Transmit
From: "Mike McCarthy, W1NR" <lists@w1nr.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2021 08:17:57 -0400
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I find that 62/36/2 (2% silver) solder on silver plated connectors flows
and wets much better than regular solder so filing is not needed.

Mike, W1NR

On 4/9/2021 7:39 AM, Aleksandar Petkovic wrote:
> Yes, it is not the correct method but it works very well. Even if it
> doesn't look nice.
> 
> I am not guilty of doing it like that but I've recommended it to people
> who have serious challenges doing it the "proper" way
> 
> I actually file the four holes with a small round file, to elongate the
> 4 holes and form a thinner but larger surface of brass to solder to. The
> solder flows into the lightly pre-tinned braid a lot easier and joins to
> the brass properly.
> 
> 73, Alek. VK6APK
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