[AMRadio] Coil

[Bill Guyger]

Acetone might, MEK is a stronger solvent.  

How are you doing up there Jim?

Bill AD5OL 

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> On Dec 18, 2018, at 2:56 PM, <w5jo at brightok.net> <w5jo at brightok.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a question about something I have never done before.
> 
> I have a coil that is part of an SX-42 that opened up and can be fixed. Here is the question..I know you are waiting with baited breath.
> 
> What chemical will dissolve that insulation on the small wire?  I have fixed coils before but the wire was always large enough to scrape carefully.  Not this wire.
> 
> It is about half the size of one of the few hairs left on my head.  I have sufficient slack to resolder but don't want to chance breaking it.  By dissolving that insulation I can make the repair.
> 
> I read the answer some years back, but have forgotten.
> 
> Jim
> W5JO 
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