[TowerTalk] soldering radials (or any outdoor connection)

[Jim W7RY]

Most "silver solder" doesn't contain enough silver to be effective.

73
Jim W7RY


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From: "don daso" <k4za at juno.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 9:38 AM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] soldering radials (or any outdoor connection)

> The preferred method is to use Silver Solder.
> 
> Typical rosin-core connections will deteriorate over time through
> exposure and/or contact with minerals in the soil, acid rain, &
> temperature cycles. Usually not a problem "on the ground,"
> when doing connections with radials, for instance, but can be problematic
> aloft. It IS worth the attention to detail if possible...
> 
> vy 73 Don K4ZA
> 
> Tower Works
> Charlotte  NC
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