Topband: Soldering ground radials

[Nick Hall-Patch]

At 07:23 17/12/2006, I wrote:



>Does anyone know what this "white powder" is, and why soldered 
>connections seem prone to it in moist atmospheres?


Thanks to all for the on and off list replies.  Although no-one 
suggested that complete decay of the soldered join would eventually 
occur, there were suggestions for using various coatings on the join, 
as well as using non-lead based solders in the first place.

Thanks again, and best wishes for the upcoming season.


Nick

VE7DXR


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Nick Hall-Patch
Victoria, B.C.
Canada

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