The US is apparently one of the few countries still allowing lead solder. That said, it is lower temperature, easier to desolder and lower risk of damaging the board. As to the percentage, a small change will make a big difference. I think I agree with 60/40 but am not certain. Rosin core for sure.
I second the flux! it will make your life easier working on PCBs with small
spaces, small components etc. Well, actually scratch that, it will make
your life easier, period. :)
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using sn-96 because that connector was going down hole and would see high temperatures and high Pressure. Chuck HaleKF5UXP From: John Davis via BVARCSent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:28 AMTo: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUBCc: John DavisSubject: Re: [BVARC] Soldering Rosin Core 60/40 Rosin core
60/40 Rosin core solder is the generally accepted solder. Some solders are
better than others which I assume has to do with the quality and quantity
of rosin. Do not use acid core solder. I like some solder radio shack
used to sell which also had some silver in it. You can also buy some flux
in
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Am expanding my ham experiences into the soldering world and am unsure what
type of solder to use? Any feedback would be greatly appre
That’s resin, spelled r-o-s-i-n. Rosin core actually.
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Am expanding my ham experiences into the soldering world and am unsure what
type of solder to use? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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The lead-free solders I use all have antimony in them instead of lead.
They aren't pure tin. I've been meaning to take HP's course in the
chemistry of lead-free solders, but I haven't yet.
I have no trouble at all making good joins with them. You just have to
have the iron about 50 K hotter
Hakko is a good tool. I have a non-digital, but temperature controlled unit and
I’ve gotten a lot of use out of it.
What is even more important is the type of solder. Some points:
1. Most of us were trained to use good old 60/40 tin/lead. This produces
marginal results in hand-soldering. It is
The Hakko is a good choice. The important thing, I think, is the
temperature control. Don't get anything that isn't temperature controlled.
The exception I would make to that is the iron you need to solder the
braid to PL-259's. That needs a big honking chunk of hot metal to work
properly.
Kevin,
My current choice would be this one:
http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I purchased an earlier non-digital version a few years ago and love it. It is a
bit expensive, but should last for years, and parts and tips are readily
available.
Also check EPO as the
I have an [audio] microphone cord that I need to repair so I'll use this as an
excuse to outfit myself with a serviceable soldering iron or gun and some
appropriate solder/flux for my new ham hobby as well. I assume my primary use
would be soldering connectors on ground cables and antennae leads
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