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Re: [TenTec] Omni C + new Ham = Oops.

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni C + new Ham = Oops.
From: w8au@sssnet.com
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:38:47 -0400
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At 03:08 PM 10/15/2013, Paul Harker wrote:
Before I go at it, any tips on desoldering the power transistors? My 35W
iron is not up to the task unless I cut the foil leads beforehand. A bigger
iron might be in my future.

Definitely! A bigger iron means less time heating up the pads and surrounding connections. (less damage) A 240 watt Weller gun does this well for me. Big "Black Beauty" irons do well, also.
Be sure to use lots of "solder-wick."   Or a good vacuum solder-sucker.

Perry w8au
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