I use a Weller 80-Watt (big) pencil iron for the ground / shield. Goes nice and quick.
Smaller wattage irons actually overheat it more by the time the solder flows. Counter-intuitive, I know. 73 John, KI5HOC On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 7:11 PM Chris Luppens via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > Recommended 63/37, said it flows better for him. > > The discussion on the tubes and tube testing was fantastic! > > Chris Luppens > > -----Original Message----- > From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC > Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 6:54 PM > To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> > Cc: Rick Hiller <rickhille...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [BVARC] Best solder > > Non acid core for sure. HI Typically 60/40 but the Bvarc meeting with > K0NEB highlighted kit building and he suggested a different mix. > Have a look at the recording. > > > > On Jul 30, 2020, at 7:12 PM, Martin Blaise via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > wrote: > > > > Just curious what is the best solder you have used on pl259 connectors? > I ran out and can’t remember exactly what kind it was. > > ________________________________________________ > > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > > > BVARC mailing list > > BVARC@bvarc.org > > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >
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