XPost: sci.electronics.basics, sci.electronics.repair, sci.electronics.design   
   From: cheljuba@prodigy.net   
      
   On 01/18/2014 10:50 PM, Bob E. wrote:   
   > Yes it's that crap.   
   >   
   >> I suppose you could try an aluminum flux, but can't you just unravel   
   >> and gather enough of the shield to crimp into a ring terminal or   
   >> something?   
   >   
   > Yeah, that's my next move. I just couldn't believe that something couldn't be   
   > soldered. I guess REALLY agressive flux is required, as you say.   
   >   
   > When it comes to broadcast TV I try to solder every connection possible.   
   > Every crimp is one more dB lost.   
   >   
   > Thanks.   
   >   
   > Crimps in hand...   
   >   
   I would have thought every soldered joint is one more reflection.   
      
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