[Milsurplus] Cable lacing

J. Forster [email protected]
Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:39:16 -0400


Google indicates Kynar was itroduced in 1964. The Apollo fire was Jan. 27, 1967.
Here is a link to an event log:

http://www.friends-partners.ru/partners/mwade/craft/csmrical.htm

-John

aGEnuine Ham wrote:

> Sir:
>
> On another discussion group, the subject of the Apollo fire came up.   I
> thought I remembered that the wire insulation was Teflon, but the
> opponents said Kynar was already in use.  Can you confirm the Apollo fire
> was the trigger to change to Kynar (which has its own set of problems)?
>
> 73,
> George
> W5VPQ