Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

I wouldn't worry as much about the diameter or making sure it's "eutectic" as Mr. Crowell does. The rest of the world gets excellent results with lead-free solders, as do I, and you can, too. I'll let you know if I see any tin whiskers show up. For my own part, I think Mr. Crowell focuses far

Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

Great article. I'm on Amazon and I don't see eutectic diameter .46mm. What brand sells that size? JP KG3JPP _ From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Friday, August 12, 2016 4:30 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Rick

Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

Iron wattage, temperature, tip shape, proper method, etc. also play a big part in getting good joints. And..Practice, practice, practice Sent from my eye doo hickey > On Aug 12, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC > wrote: > > All, > > Hand soldering is

Re: [BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

Bill: Thank you so much!! Gary K5AMH On 8/12/2016 14:00, Bill Crowell, N4HPG via BVARC wrote: All, Hand soldering is very much an art form. I was pretty good at it, but have been learning over the years. I have learned a lot from Brian, KF4VOO as well as watching NASA training videos

[BVARC] When all you really want is JUST A DROP!

All, Hand soldering is very much an art form. I was pretty good at it, but have been learning over the years. I have learned a lot from Brian, KF4VOO as well as watching NASA training videos on YouTube and from other sources. These topics I’ve discussed on the air, but putting them in writing

Re: [BVARC] Interesting take on FD generators

Guess I will watch the video after all ron k5hm. On Aug 11, 2016 12:38, "Scott Royall via BVARC" wrote: > Well Bill, you might know if you were there. I’ve been through four FD ops > powered by solid state generators, and the issues you list haven't been a > measurable