For what it's worth, I found the Radio Shack torch useless. I run an extension cord and use a soldering gun. JACK W1WEF -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search