This is the link for the litz wire I bought>
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Litz-wire-250-46-0-04-mm-for-crystal-radio-coil-Loop-antenna-100-/160804560511
...not sure if it's the "new" type.

--- In ultralightdx@..., "John Bruckner" >
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> What kind of litz wire did you use? Easily soldered new type or the old
> vintage wire? If the old vintage litz, it is very difficult to solder.
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> If you can't get anyone close to you to respond, I would be willing to tin
> the litz wire for you using my solder pot.
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> John
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> WØHII
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> From: ultralightdx@... [mailto:ultralightdx@...] On
> Behalf Of rmartin100@...
> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 2:25 PM
> To: ultralightdx@...
> Subject: [ultralightdx] I need soldering help for loopstick/pl-380 mod
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> First, I'd like to thank Gary for the loopstick mod plans and tubing! I
> managed to build one yesterday and am impressed with the results. However,
> my soldering looks like crap. I have a 50 watt soldering iron and still
> wasn't able to heat the wire enough to tin the ends. I ended up melting the
> solder and just cold soldering it to the board. I want to build another one
> but have someone do a better job soldering the two connections for me. For
> some reason, the ugly cold solder connections bug me. I'll probably give the
> first build to my dad.
> So my question is...is there anyone here that is trustworthy, good at
> soldering and willing to make the two solder connections for a reasonable
> fee? Of course, I'll prepay the return shipping. I'm going to wait until
> after the holidays for the second build.
> Thanks, Ryan
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