In a message dated 8/26/98 8:07:38 AM Central Daylight Time,
abowen@nettally.com writes:
<< I use a stainless steel "toothbrush" to clean the tip of the iron. >>
You are also removing the plating from the tip every time you use the SS
toothbrush. Greatly lowers tip life.
For outdoor work, a group of us got together and invested in an Amp Crimp tool
for PL259's. The tool and connectors are a little pricey, but it beats the
heck out of dripping solder in your lap at 140'.
Tom, K5RC
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