[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters Digest, Vol 96, Issue 1

[James Liles]

Hi Mike:

I believe he simply wants to use the old cable to pull the new one through.

Kindest regards Jim K9AXN

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Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:35:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Mike Everette <radiocompass at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Off-subject / soldering
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I agree with Bob's assessment.

If you aren't a licensed A&P, you need to at least seek the advice of one.

Otherwise, you are likely to get yourself into very serious trouble in the 
air, likely with a lawyer, as well as with the FAA.

This comes from one with avionics experience who had to work closely with 
the A&P folks on installations.

Saving dollars is not worth the many risks.  If that cable should come apart 
in the air after being repaired, and foul something else in the process, oh 
well....

And if that cable has lubricant in it, can you say "Cold Solder Joint"?

One NEVER relies on solder for a mechanical connection.  One gets the solid 
mechanical connection BEFORE soldering.

Also, many of the butt connectors out there today are not sturdy enough to 
be depended upon for this type connection.

73

Mike
W4DSE