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Re: Can i also use it to make Digital IC ? Yes but....

After you first build the cables it can take 2-3 weeks to break in. During that period there can be some wide swings (brite/dull) in the upper frequencies.

They are somewhat stiff. After all the shield is a copper tube. But, it is thin wall and easily bends to the shape you desire. It will hold that shape until you decide to re-shape.
If you re-shape them they may change (but not always). It will be subtle and they will return to post break-in within a day or two.

Soldering direct to reduce joints is always a good idea. The challenge with Heliax is the provide very good strain relief. Otherwise, the solder joint at the copper shield will break.

I would use WBT 0147 RCAs or Vampire LRC8 RCAs. The Heliax center conductor will fit nicely into the center solder cups of each design. Also, the copper shield can be persuaded (bent) to touch the ground "bars" which allows for a good solder joint there as well. Try to find some internal pics of the two RCAs and you will see what I mean. One more thing, be patient and use plenty of heat on the ground solder joint as the RCAs body sucks up alot of the heat.



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