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?
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