Topband: Soldering in the wild!

[Mike(W5UC)]

On 8/4/2012 12:22 PM, Kenneth Grimm wrote:
> After suffering through our infamous "derecho" here in Virginia, I find
> that I've got a* lot* of repair work to do on my beverages.  Most of the
> breaks are in 450 ohm window line, located in remote areas and will require
> soldering.  My "non-AC electric" soldering equipment seems to have been
> lost in the last move and I need to outfit myself with a "wireless"
> soldering device!  I would be interested in what you use and if you are
> satisfied with the results.  Thanks.
>
> 73,
>
Hi Ken:

I use a butane unit that I THINK I got at Radio Shack.  It works well.  
You can get the butane at Wal Mart, or most "Stop & Rob" corner places.

73,
Mike, W5UC