David,

Tinning the leads means coating the end of the wire after the strands are 
twisted together with a coat of solder to contain the small strands.

Howard #3


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From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:38 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 



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