[SMCARA] Field Day Setup

Wed Jun 25 12:01:56 EDT 2014

Never had a problem soldering them. Then again I don't use a soldering
iron. All that thing will do is cause you grief. Best to use is a arts and
crafts butane torch and a clean damp sponge.   There is an art to it but
it's easily learned
On Jun 25, 2014 10:04 AM, "Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS" <
frederic.clarke at navy.mil> wrote:

> Oops!  The plated connectors will resist solder, but the silver ones work
> fine.  They also cost more!
>
> If you still wish to solder to the plated connectors, just use a file to
> remove the plating and expose the brass which will take solder.
>
> There are all sorts of kludgy ways we hams can get around seeming
> obstacles!
>
> Tom/W4OKW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary
> Ramon via SMCARA
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 11:22 PM
> To: Daniel Metcalf
> Cc: smcara at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day Setup
>
> Solder won't adhere to the connector.  I recommend the hardware.
>
> Gary
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Jun 23, 2014, at 11:26 PM, Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I just got 20 connectors for $26 off of ebay with out screws. Do we need
> the hardware? or can we solder the elements to the connector? If not now we
> are down to $3 per antenna.
> >
> > Dan
> >
> >
> >> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 11:00 PM, Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> Gary,
> >>
> >> I think I have the cost down to $5.00. The main driver is the bulkhead
> connectors as they are $3.50 a piece. I purchased a 100 foot roll of 14/2
> copper wire for $36.45 that comes out to $0.3645 per foot you need about 4
> feet per antenna so that is $1.458 per antenna. Total cost in parts is
> $4.958 so round up to $5.00 to make it easy.
> >>
> >> Just need to find a good deal on the connectors.
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 10:28 PM, Gary Ramon <g_ramon at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >>> I used Romex electrical wire a coworker had leftover.  Wire was free.
>  You may want to try that to reduce cost.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -------- Original message --------
> >>> From: Daniel Metcalf
> >>> Date:06/23/2014 4:57 PM (GMT-05:00)
> >>> To: Jason Rearick
> >>> Cc: smcara at mailman.qth.net
> >>> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day Setup
> >>>
> >>> Agreed. I will just get a spool of said wire and strip it down into
> >>> approx lengths for Field Day.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Jason Rearick
> >>> <jbr13 at md.metrocast.net>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> > Dan, just a tip for the SO239 antenna.  I think 12 gauge house
> >>> > wiring is much easier to work with.  It fits very well, is easier
> >>> > to bend the ends in to loops, and solders much easier from my
> experiences.  Just my 2 cents.
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > -----Original Message----- From: Ken McNeely via SMCARA
> >>> > Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 4:42 PM
> >>> > To: Daniel Metcalf ; smcara at mailman.qth.net ; Rene Ramirez
> >>> > Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Field Day Setup
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > I am interested in the antenna build project.
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > "If you don't make changes, you will live your next five years the
> >>> > same as your last five have been"
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > On Monday, June 23, 2014 4:31 PM, Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > All,
> >>> >
> >>> > I appreciate the huge response to assist Gene in getting the tower
> >>> > up and operational.
> >>> >
> >>> > Just an FYI the communications tent will be there and setup
> >>> > between 9 and
> >>> > 10 Saturday morning.
> >>> >
> >>> > Rob will have the food and drinks that the club pays for each year
> >>> > and will need assistance unloading. Where do we sit on coolers. In
> >>> > the past we have had access to the ice machines at the firehouse
> >>> > but we will need coolers to place the meet and drinks in.
> >>> >
> >>> > Rob will also have the beam antenna so help will be needed there as
> well.
> >>> >
> >>> > Pete has responded to the affirmative that he will be bringing the
> >>> > usual for extension cords and other items we have typically used.
> >>> >
> >>> > Ray has the computers for logging.
> >>> >
> >>> > I guess the only things left to work out is what to bring for the
> >>> > pot-luck and who is bringing what radio.
> >>> >
> >>> > I will be bringing an RV for me to crash in when the pain becomes
> >>> > to much and I am waiting for the medications to kick in but I will
> >>> > be on site for the duration of Field Day.
> >>> >
> >>> > If there is anything else needed please let us know.
> >>> >
> >>> > For those interested we are looking at having a SO-239 2m antenna
> build.
> >>> > This is the antenna that requires metal clothes hangers and a
> >>> > panel SO-239 connector. I am estimating the cost for each antenna
> >>> > to be around $10.00 (could be less). If you are interested in
> >>> > building one please let me know so I can make sure I have enough
> parts.
> >>> >
> >>> > --
> >>> > Dan Metcalf -- KB3UUN
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