[TowerTalk] Soldering old copper antenna wire?

Tony Brock-Fisher barockteer at aol.com
Sat Jan 12 14:58:41 EST 2008


What's the best way to clean old, brown oxidized stranded copper wire so it can be soldered? Many times I need to modify or repair old wire antennas. I've tried sanding with 400 grit  and also wire brushing. Nothing works well and quickly - mostly it's tedious, and the solderability is mediocre at best.

Any ideas?

-Tony, K1KP


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