Cn A PAGE Aé, THE HERALD, Wednesday, April 20, 1977 Breaker.... breaker * Atone time or another we are all involved with the chore of fitting an end to our co-ax. [t need not be a dif- Ticult job. If you follow these steps, you will find it quite Rasy. ; The first step is to slide the coupling ring over the end of the cable with the ting threads towards the ppen end of the co-ax. Next, fake a knife (utility or gyproc is best) and cir- eumscribe a cut in the outer black jacket of the line. Make the cut at right angles to the line and about 1% inches back from the end. Slit the small cylinder of jacket the long way carefully and peel off. : You now have exposed over an inch of the outer copper braid of the cable. Without disturbing the braid, which should be lying flat against the inner in- Sulation, take a soldering gun and quickly and smoothly tin the exposed braid, making it a solid entity. Don't overheat the raid or the inner insulation may melt and ‘‘squirt” out between the basketweave strands of the braid. : Next, trim the soldered braid to the correct length. Use asmail tubing culter for this job. Cut the braid so that seven-sixteenth inch is left on the cable. Tighten the cutter slowly and carefully after each turn. The un- wanted slug of braid may then be snipped off with wire cutters. In using the cutter, don’t cut down too far, or you'll slice into the centre insulating material. A fine tooth (24) hacksaw carefully used will also do. The next step isto trim the center insulation. Cut it cleanly with the utility knife so that a_ collar one- sixteenth inch wide extends beyond the soldered braid. Easy, don’t nick the center conductor. Once the in- sulation is cut, you can pull the slug off the end by pulling it and rotating at the same time, to follow the twist of the inner conductor wires. When the slug is off, tin the center conductor, Now the cable end is ready for the PL 259 plug. Push it carefully on the cable end, rotaling it with the fingers so that the in- ternal threads of the plug screw onto the outer vinyl jacket of the cable. Make sure that the inner con- ductor is centered into the plug pin. As the plug body is later. KM 14-982, QRT. eto te Se a a ee cee a hee THORNHILL screwed onto the cable, you'll see the tinned braid | appear through the four, solder holes in the shell. Continue twisting the plug onto the cable until the braid is completely visible through all four holes. Now solder the braid through the four small holes using a soldering gun with a small tip and proceed with care, using small diameter solder. Take care that the solder does not run over the outer threads of the body. Do not use excessive heat, or try lo build up a huge blob. The last step is to trim the excess center conductor that is protruding through the center pin, and then solder the tip, leaving a rounded end with no solder along the sides of the pin. Scrape any excess off the sides with a knife. Slide the coupling ring down over the end and you have ’er built. The above is, of course, for RG 8. In the next column we will explain how the adapter (UG-175-U) is used to fit an end on the smaller co-ax, RG-58-U. At the coffee break at the Sandman on Sunday we had the opportunity of meeting Terrace Buckshot and Golden Lollipop (who will be moving to Campbell River this week}; Little Steve from Old Hazelton; Little Chimo and Little Tawn; Newfie Bullet and Little Bullet; Ticket Man. (XYL - Newlie Girl). Glad to see you. When I finally got the Starduster down to Geronimo’s 20, for his scalping, Big Dutch and his XYL, Little Dutch, had already had their “haircut”. The Cat is now also missing some of his scalp. Following the coffee break, Super Thief and Super Cookie, Red Sub, Ticket Man, Sidewinder and Newfie Bullet also got the tomahawk treatment. | feel kind of ripped off at not being around when Super Thief was scalped. He shied off for so long it was something to look forward to. The Tomahawk Tribe now stands at 248 members. Another Turkey was roiled off on Sunday, Stainless being the lucky winner. The ways and means committee has been doing an excellent job, one more to go. New schemes coming up. I gotta go too, catch you a E aaa ...the new name for an old friend. Get to know Hi uaky. Drive in and receive a beautiful 16"x 20" full color fine art print of the picture shoun above — absolutely free while supplies last. Available at Husky and Union stations in Alberia, British Columbia and the Yukon. Scenic views — Frequently seen along the Terrace to Prince Rupert highway are scenes like the one above. Tips on spring automobile maintenance SPRING CAR CHECK One good time for a check- up is when the tough driving of winter begins to give way tothe pleasant driving of the warmer weather. There are always -adjustments that must be made al such a time. Vehicles in good running order are a vital part of the safely of our highway system. The fact that “good care means better wear’ should be reason enough to have a ear checked over for safe operation — but, 40 percent of all Canadian drivers will neglect even the most basic maintenance once a new car warranty has expired. Vehicle owners do not seem The Battery Biues Have it checked often. HUSKY SERVICE 3097 Hwy. 16 East Terrace, B.C. 635-3717 to realize that a car will only last longer if given a reasonable amount of care and attention. , Preventive maintenance is defensive maintenance and a few dollars spent in prevention can save hundreds in costly repairs and make a car wear better through the years. ; - If the brake pedal sinks to the floor under light foot pressure, worn brake linings or a leak in the brake system is indicated. - Ef the car pulls con- stantly to one side when stopping, faulty - wheel alignment or a malfunc- tioning brake is indicated. - Excessive play in the steering indicates steering box trouble or malfunc- tioning steering ball joint joints, tie-rod ends, relay rods or idler arm. - Car vibration around 50 miles per hour indicates defective tires or improper wheel balance. - Steering column shimmy indicates looseness in the front end, weak or worn shock absorbers or out-of- round tires. - Rear-wheel locking on’ light application of brakes indicates a faulty or leaking oil seal. - Constant steering to keep the car on the road means that the tires are improperly inflated or the suspension is faulty. - Excessively noisy exhaust systems could mean dangerous carbon monoxide gas is getting into the car. Drivers are: also alerted that’ any unusual odor is a danger signal that something is wrong with the car. As part of the car check, all vehicle owners are urged to make sure their lights are all working, ‘that wipers, washers, horn, heater and defroster and all door Jocks are operating properly and that headlights are correctly aimed. Make sure your car can “take it’’ and pull you through any emergency safely — your life depends on it and so do the lives of athers. MOTORCYCLING The modern motorcycle is the safest ever built. It has unlimited visibility, ease of handling and simple con- trols. No matter how good a machine is, it is no better than the rider — the person who controls it. If your attitude as a motorcycle rider is mature, responsible and courteous, motorists will welcome you on the highways. Remember — the . most slippery and hazardous portion of any paved road is the painted road lines. This is true even when the road is ¥. It should be emphasized that the front brake is the most effective on a motorcycle but it should be snubbed rather than a straight hard pull on slip- pery surfaces. One of the reasons that so many riders fall off with no apparent reason is that they allow the passenger to sit too far back. Passengers should sit as close as. possible to the driver otherwise the driver has a real control problem. TD business. balance? abi its ag QUESTION: Why did TD introduce No-Charge Chequing? ANSWER: We're trying to get your QUESTION: What does No-Charge Chequing offer? ANSWER: During PCA statement periods in which a customer's minimum balance is $200 or mare. TD cancels the norma! 16¢ charge per cheque. QUESTION: Why is there a minimum ANSWER: TD invesis the $200 to help offset the expense of processing the custamer's cheques, No-charge — chequing” witSnot L but eal! QUESTION: Would il be more profitable to keep the $200 in a Premlum Savings QUESTION: Who is benefiting from No-Charge Chequing? , ANSWER: , {1) Our records show that many of our PCA customers always keep a $206 balance. (2) Some TD customers now plan ahead and keep an extra $200 in their account when they intend to write a lot of cheques, (3) Some customers occasionally build up toa $200 minimum 'by chance.” They can ail benefit rom No-Charge Chequing, 2 Pre-summer | : | fe: | tire check = Safe tires are an absolute must for summer travel by car. Drivers shouldn't attempt any extended motor trip without first checking the condition of tires and taking necessary recautions, advises the B.C. Automobile Association, There is no time like the present to look them over as you remove your winter set, To insure a safer summer season for the family, the motor club urges motorists to replace any tire which: - has one-sixteenth inch or less of tread remaining, - has worn to the level of tread-wear indicators, - has evidence of tread or sidewall cuts or cracks, - contains bumps, bulges or knots indicating separation of tread or sidewall from tire body. ' , Unusual wear patterns on tires may be indications that wheel alignment, balance, brakes or shock absorbers need attention. If tires are worn unevenly, a competent mechanic should be con- sulted, The spare tire also should undergo inspection and be inflated to proper pressure. This is a good time to in- spect the jack for proper operation too. Air pressure should be checked when tires are Definition A gentlemen is any man a girl hasn’t been out with yet. “egld’’? and inflated to proper levels. An: un- derinflated tire's tread. life can be reduced -con- siderably, the club says. Consult the owner's manual for recommended pressure. For extended high speed driving, the club recom- mends adding up to. four pouds of air pressure not to exceed maximum inflation pressure. Maximum air pressure is molded on the tire’s sidewall. oo. The Association also suggests removing foreign objects — stones, glass, metal fragments ~- from between tread grooves to prolong tire life. _ Other tire care dos and don'ts from the BCAA: - don't place too much demand on tires and suspension by overloadin the vehicle. oO, - don’t let air out of ‘‘hot”’ tires after driving. Some air pressure build-up is normal and will subside as tires cool. ™ - do check air pressure regularly and rotate tires every 5,000 miles. - do check wear patterns frequently for clues to possible mechanical disorders. ; - do try to avoid curbs, chuckholes, panic stops, hard cornering and jackrabbit starts to prolong tire life. g —_) Souvenirs & . > Shop 4120 Hwy. 16 East ~ JIM’S TACKLE SHOP Quality Fresh and Salt Water Fishing Tackle “Hardy - Fenwick - Ambassadeur - Algonquin - Quick - Richmake” Fly Tying & Rod Building Supplies Local Crafts * Our prices are fair ee & Compare . 635-9471 Account? competitive? ANSWER: Yes. We want you to bea TD customer. QUESTION: So it's not a big deal? ANSWER: No. But it's a good deal. You should look into it. TORONTO DOMINION fhe bok ARG people oke the diferenre ANSWER; If you write more than 7 cheques during a statement period, we can show you that No-Charge Chequingis a better deal, QUESTION: Isn't No-Charge Chequing really just ‘a little extra’ to make TD more