[TowerTalk] solder jobs up the tower

Larry Babb babblarr@cwis.isu.edu
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:40:59 -0600


Grover Yarbrough wrote:

	I had replied privately to the original question of what to use, before reading
	about people concocting ways to get 110v up the tower.  wow!!  So, I will include this
	for the benefit of all those who read.  I do field engineering work and some time
	ago, I acquired a butane powered soldering iron.  It has a large barrel handle for the
	butane and is filled as one would a cigarette lighter.  It has variable heat control
	and gets very hot if turned up.  It has been my best solution for a soldering iron
	where 110 is not available.  Please don't take the chance of putting 110 on coax and
	alligator clips to get to the plug!  I find it hard to believe people do these things.
	The $30.00 to $40.00 an iron would cost is pretty cheap compared to the alternative.
	The one I use also has a self contained igniter.  Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to
	bring the coax down to ground level and do it safely?  As opposed to doing things
	that have a high risk factor?  73
> 
> That is the most ridiculous method ever published in any form, in any
> HAM related topic.  The probability of electrocution is immense and you
> stand to be in the path searched for least resistance while attached to
> the grounded tower.     Do that again and likely you will be the next
> silent key!
> 
> Grover
> KM5HB
> 
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