[Elecraft] Soldering after Crimping

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

That's been suggested before and as long as it doesn't stop the slight  
movement of the contacts, is ok.
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On 18 Mar 2008, at 23:30, KBG Luxford wrote:

> This may be a dumb thing to do, but after crimping (using the more  
> expensive ratchet type crimper) and inserting the connectors into  
> their housing, I run some hot melt glue around the conductors where  
> they enter the housing.  This IMHO provides support to the  
> conductors where flexing may tend to cause failure after a time.
>
> I would be pleased of anyone could provide reasons why this is a  
> stupid idea to put their argument on the reflector.  We learn by  
> mistakes and by discussion!