Sand it to shiny copper and lay on some paste flux. Even then, you'll need a lot of heat. Make sure the solder flows on, and not just globs on. I have not built a Moxon but I have dealt with soldering heavy wire. Let us know how they work out for you, after they're up.
Bill N5AB On Apr 16, 2011, at 10:39 AM, Richard Lawn wrote: > I too am always looking for ideas as I get older and know > downsizing is > sooner rather than later forcing me to move and shed my M2 > rotatable pair. > I've been slowly working on building double Moxon's for 440 and 2 > meters > both using #6 copper wire and trying to measure very carefully. > Another list > serve participant suggested I tried these as they have worked well > for him > and better than other stationary antennas he has tried. Next up for > me when > I have time is to try your Quadrifilars and I have another article > or two on > construction suggestions. My one big question is how did you get > the #6 wire > to solder? I use a gun and inevitably the joint breaks. What's your > secret? > Torch? > > Rick > W2JAZ > _______________________________________________ > Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
