[Antennas] "Western Union" Splice

[Jack Painter]

Gene,

The telegraph-splice is already stronger than the wire before the splice,
and soldering does not make anything stronger. We're talking about hundreds
of pounds of breaking strength, and solder adds absolutely nothing to that.

Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Mason


   FYI     The  western  Union  splice  is  the  recommended  splice  for
   mechanical  and  electrical  integrity,   additional  strength  can be
   provided if you solder the connection using good techniques.

   Gene KZ5V
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     From:  <k3hx at verizon.net>
     To:  antennas at mailman.qth.net
     Subject:  [Antennas] "Western Union" Splice
     Date:  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:40:04 -0500 (CDT)
     A good place to see how to make this splice for your
     long wire is to go to:
     Google.com
     and in the search box enter: western union splice.
     The first subject that comes up is from tpub.com with
     the number 14176 in the address.
     A good set of step-by-step diagrams is on that page.
     I would not concern myself with the any "impedance
     bump."
     73
     Tim Colbert  K3HX
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