[TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool

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In a message dated 3/21/2005 1:24:33 PM Central Standard Time, 
mpride at us.ibm.com writes:

Seeking opinions regarding the use of these TV advertised Soldering Iron
(Cold Tip type).  Runs on 4 AA batteries.  How do these devices play in
cold weather and is it possible to solder items like PL-259 connectors or
radials at vertical bases?  Heats to 500 degrees but within seconds, you
can touch the tip without danger.

Only $19.95 - is it too good to believe for ham type projects?

Regards,

Mark, K1RX

My brother boughts one of these and says it is a joke and a scam.  Apparently 
4 AA batteries (which become extremely hot) are short circuited in series 
with the tip in an attempt to solder .... which it does not.  Forget about a 
PL-259 even in hot weather.

73 de

Dave, WT8R