On 5/31/2020 8:56 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote:
> So what is the easy reliable cheap method to get the job done?
Hi Chuck
I had luck with soldering copper wire to aluminum pipe using nothing more
than:
1) local variety of VEGETABLE oil - you only need a few drops - used what I
found in the kitchen
2
Topband: Soldering aluminum coax shield to copper wire
Many many years ago I had partial success soldering aluminum coax shield to
copper wire using the motor oil technique. I also believe I had some flux
(unknown type) that helped.
But I had no luck with motor oil last week and can not find th
On 6/1/2020 8:11 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
On 6/1/2020 7:42 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote:
I wish to solder copper wire to the shield.
I understand the question, but since you've so far received no
responses, I wanted to point out what "the industry" and other hams have
done.
73, Jim K9YC
OK, I'
onday, June 1, 2020 7:20 PM
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Subject: Re: Topband: Soldering aluminum coax shield to copper wire
On 5/31/2020 8:56 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote:
So what is the easy reliable cheap method to get the job done?
The only methods I know of are some form of crimp. Many variations of
On 6/1/2020 7:42 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote:
I wish to solder copper wire to the shield.
I understand the question, but since you've so far received no
responses, I wanted to point out what "the industry" and other hams have
done.
73, Jim K9YC
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Subject: Re: Topband: Soldering aluminum coax shield to copper wire
On 5/31/2020 8:56 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote:
> So what is the easy reliable cheap method to get the job done?
The only methods I know of are some form of crimp. Many variations of
RG6 and RG11 with Al shields
On 5/31/2020 8:56 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote:
So what is the easy reliable cheap method to get the job done?
The only methods I know of are some form of crimp. Many variations of
RG6 and RG11 with Al shields are widely used in the CATV industry.
"SnapNSeal" is a widely used brand of Type F connec
Many many years ago I had partial success soldering aluminum coax shield to
copper wire using the motor oil technique. I also believe I had some flux
(unknown type) that helped.
But I had no luck with motor oil last week and can not find the flux I had,
which might be a good thing as it is 20 ye
