Fortunately I asked the question can you splice the attenna wire because that is the question I wanted answsered.

As I have already stated I doubt I will have to solder anyway. I just wanted to know if it would be ok in the even that I had to. I think all I will have to do is recover the wired where the covered got pulled off.

As I said, I have already ranged tested it, it appears to be ok. I got the answer I was looking for and appreciate your concern.

Wings