Re: [9fans] An Apollo Night Cap.

[Jim Choate <ravage@einstein.ssz.com>]

On Tue, 23 Sep 2003, Eric Grosse wrote:

> Amphenol, a top name in RF connectors, has a guide that may help:
>    http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/AssemblyInstructions/bnc.pdf
> One useful trick, if you find dealing with the braid is a mess,
> is to tin the braid before cutting.

Just make sure the connector doesn't require the braid to be folded back
before you solder it, otherwise you'll just have to start all over. Also a
dental pick and small edge cutters are best for working with braid.

Another hint if you're going to be soldering braid is not to use a
standard soldering iron but a soldering gun. The soldering iron usually
doesn't have enough heat to heat and wet the braid fast enough not to
damage the insulation between it and the core. A gun that is suitable for
working on old tubes will be perfect for this.


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