Basically tinning is soldering the strands of wire together in stranded
wire, or putting a coat of solder on them. For crimping connections I
wouldn't worry about it.
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From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 9:38 AM
Subject: possibly another silly question
> Firstly, thanks for the responses regarding radio connections to a power =
> supply, I believe that the attachment bolts can be removed completely, =
> so it appears that ring terminals would be best. Using a small zip tie =
> to mark one of the leads is also quite helpul. One response mentioned =
> that the power lead ends should be tinned. Not exactly sure what this =
> term means.
>
> What does this mean, and why is it done?
>
> Thank you all again,
>
>
>
> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp