[Elecraft] rf probe

[Fred (FL)]

When bringing "inner conductor" thru the braid, it
can as said - be done by either un-weaving the braided
layer, or arching over the inner conductor - and
pulling it thru the braid via a small opening you make
in the braid itself.

One word of caution - using either method, especially
the "hole in braid" method - make sure that the
braid itself is not wound or formed too tightly
against
the insulation of the inner conductor.  If it is too
tightly wound - there is risk that when you solder the
braid, the heat will conduct back thru the braid, and
melt the inner conductor's insulation layer.

This was a construction trick learned after many
Heathkit projects of past. (HW-32, HW-13, HW-101,
.......)

Cheers, 73's
Fred N3CSY

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