On Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:03:19 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

> Anyone know if there are different grades
>of phone-cord wires, one of which may be less breakable?  

I have had no real problem stripping or soldering 4 core modular telephone
cable like Alpha 1604 http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/71951.pdf

The same kind of cable is used on the Microchip IDC2/3 RJ11 leads. 

Worst thing is the insulation can't really take the soldering heat. 

I have also had no problem putting crimps on the wires and sticking them in
0.1" pitch shells.

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