[Elecraft] BNC's instead of SO-239's

[David Cutter]

As long as you don't solder BEFORE crimping.  I came across a vending 
machine manufacturer that dip-soldered their wires before crimping which 
negates the advantage of the gas-tight joint and is actually worse because 
soft (lead) solder moves under pressure and would loosen in time.

David
G3UNA

 I have the West Mountain tool for
> PowerPoles, but I usually solder there, too, to resist corrosion
> at the exposed end (or so I tell myself).
>
> Belt & suspenders, I guess.
>
> 73 de chris K6DBG
>