[TowerTalk] Wire

[Rob Atkinson]

> Solid wire is nice cuz it's easy to clean if you need to re-solder anything.

I quit soldering wire splices outside years ago.  All splices are now
done with wire split bolts.  I've had antenna and feedline splices
with split bolts outside for years now and _never_ had a failure yet.
Fast and easy.  Wire strippers, split bolt and pliers or socket
wrenches.  No soldering with a torch trying to get the heat right in a
breeze or sunlight that wipes out flame visibility, no running power
to an electric iron, no lugging all the soldering tools to a work
location....forget it.  Just strip, twist and crank down the bolt as
tight as you can.   Done in a few minutes.

73

Rob
K5UJ