Help! Radio Y-Cord took a ride in the rear wheel...

[SoCalMule 106]

Does anyone know someone that has the knowledge and expertise that could splice back together this radio cord? I would be glad to pay for their time. 

Thanks in advance for any advise,  The lost Comms Mule 

[paulmbowers 236]

1 hour ago, SoCalMule said:

Does anyone know someone that has the knowledge and expertise that could splice back together this radio cord? I would be glad to pay for their time. 

Thanks in advance for any advise,  The lost Comms Mule 

I'd love to help, but I'm not that good...

[Bagstr 287]

Yes But /  I can talk you through this project. 

1. Solder Pencil

2. Solder flux

3. Electrical solder

4. 3M 33 Electrical tape

5. Razor knife

6. Scissors 

7. Wire strippers -  22 gauge or so.

8. Shrink tube assortment 

Your local Hardware Store should have this gear;  you will prepared next time.   Ask me why I have two sets of Spare radio cable sets. 

Cut the last coil off the Y side.  Strip jacket back about 1.5 inches. Slide on shrink tube. Twist like colors together with flux. Lightly solder. Slide shrink tube over and heat with hair dryer. Repeat trying to match lengths. 

Test functionality.  Liberally tape group overlapping ends about 1.5". 

         🛵

P.S.  Ask me why I tuck my loose cable in my backpack belt when we stop

 

 

 

 

[SoCalMule 106]

On 2/6/2019 at 8:11 PM, Bagstr said:

 

Thank you Bagster! Have everything except the shrink tubing. I just needed your nudge to do this on my own. 

[Bagstr 287]

It's just electrons;  think how proud of you we all will be.

[SoCalMule 106]

12 minutes ago, Bagstr said:

It's just electrons;  think how proud of you we all will be.

You are the best Dave!

[Bagstr 287]

And as a backup,  You can give it to me and I will have back to you in a week!

[SoCalMule 106]

50 minutes ago, Bagstr said:

And as a backup,  You can give it to me and I will have back to you in a week!

Thank you!