[TowerTalk] Portable soldering iron

[Dave Sublette]

There is a soldering iron attachment available to screw on to a propane
bottle.  You can find them at the box stores.  I have used one for years
with good results. They are probably pricey, as is everything else these
days.  Don't forget to take a small wet sponge up with you to clean the
tip.  Good soldering technique works at altitude also.  ;-)

73,

dave, K4TO

On Thu, Sep 29, 2022 at 10:59 AM k7lxc--- via TowerTalk <
towertalk at contesting.com> wrote:

> I have a number of small connectors in the antenna field that require
> soldering. These are CinchJones connectors and the wire size being soldered
> is #18. No electrical services in the area so I need to purchase either a
> butane or Lithium battery solution.  Anyone have experiences with either
> option? Reviews on various types show mixed results. The temp specs on
> butane look really hot, perhaps too hot for small plastic connectors. The
> lithium pencils are reportedly too cold for all but the smallest (mass)
> connectors. Thoughts from the masses? Dennis, K7FL
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