[GCARC] Looking for someone with Coax End Soldering skills and free time

[John Zaruba Jr]

Hi Chris,

I can do the work, just a couple of questions.

I assume the cable work is outside, is there 120 VAC outlet nearby for soldering equipment? Also are both ends of the coax run accessible from the ground (I’m not a ladder kind of guy)?

73,

John K2ZA

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> On Dec 10, 2020, at 10:34, Christopher Wawak <chris at wawak.org> wrote:
> 
> TLDR: I need someone to solder PL259s on the coax leading to my AH-4 tuner.
> I'm willing to pay (paypal, venmo, check - whatever. unable to get cash!).
> For two ends, I think $50 + supplies is a good start, but I have no idea.
> If you don't want payment, I'll donate whatever the reasonable cost would
> be to the GCARC. Is this an OK question to ask?
> 
> Long story:
> My AH-4 tuner has been failing to tune from time to time, and I think I've
> narrowed it down to bad coax or bad PL259s. I tried replacing the coax with
> brand new, but I learned I really, really suck at soldering (especially
> outside), and now i'm off the air on HF.
> 
> Here's the request: I'll pay you for your time to replace any suspect PL259
> ends on my HF run. This will probably be two ends. I am fairly certain the
> coax running from my demarc box to my shack is OK.
> 
> Complication: due to an health condition, it's been recommended i
> not interact closely with folks outside of my house. (Now you can see why I
> want to get back on the air!)
> 
> Yes, this is a skill I want to learn, but I know it takes time and
> practice, and I want this part to be done by someone who's seen all the
> mistakes before. I'm in Haddon Township, NJ.
> 
> Can you help me? Thanks!
> 
> -- Chris
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