[TowerTalk] Installing Coax Connectors

[n4si@pobox.com]

> I do this: I fit the coax into the PL-259, solder one hole, leave 
> sufficient time for the insulation to air cool and harden, then 
> do the next, etc., etc.  It's slow, but I have greater confidence 
> that the center conductor didn't migrate through liquid or plastic 
> insulation. 

I use eutectic alloy solder exclusively, which speeds the process 
considerably.

There, that ought to start an interesting thread!

73, Rod N4SI
    The DXer formerly known as N9AKE
         (c) 5 November, 1996

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