On Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:50:34 -0800, the renowned 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 guess there's always better stuff like this:-

http://nordencommunication.com/downl...1460-RG_6u.pdf



Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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