[Fourlanders] Soldering Iron For 7/8ths Hardline

[Jim Worsham]

Thanks for all of the responses.  I would actually like to use something 
like a small propane torch since when I reinstall the connector the nearest 
electrical outlet will be at least 100 feet away.  I was concerned that it 
would damage the cable but I have been told by both Fred and Shane that it 
will be OK.  Since I have a scrap piece of the cable I will practice before 
I do the actual install.  Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.

73
Jim, W4KXY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Flowers" <fred_flowers at bellsouth.net>
To: "'Jim Worsham'" <w4kxy at bellsouth.net>; <fourlanders at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:25 AM
Subject: RE: [Fourlanders] Soldering Iron For 7/8ths Hardline


> It's Prodlin (spelling?).  A propane torch works just fine,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 9:13 PM
> To: fourlanders at contesting.com
> Subject: [Fourlanders] Soldering Iron For 7/8ths Hardline
>
> Removed the connector today from that piece of 7/8ths hardline that I
> mentioned earlier.  It is different than any hardline I have seen before.
> The outer shield conductor is spiral instead of corrogated.  The connector
> actually screws onto it!  Also the center conductor is copper clad 
> aluminum
> instead of a copper tube which leads to the real topic of this email.  The
> center pin is soldered on and the largest soldering iron that I have
> (150/200 Watt Weller Soldering Gun) doesn't have enough heat to melt the
> solder and remove the center pin.  Does anyone have something that would 
> do
> the job?  Thanks.
>
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
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