Over the years I've probably butchered more PL-259s than anyone else on this
reflector, but my current opinion is that a 100/250-watt gun is about minimum
for the job, especially if you're going to solder any of the connectors
outdoors. I've determined the hard way that the faster I can get the cable
shield and connector up to soldering temperature, the less damage I'm going to
cause. On cold windy days I've even started using a small propane torch --
without the soldering adapter --just bring the tip of the blue flame up to the
parts to be soldered.
Bud, K2KIR
At 10:23 PM 2003-12-29, WW5L wrote:
>Any suggestions for a high wattage soldering iron good for using on PL259s
>(100 watts or so??)? Most of the 25-40 watt irons found in the mass hardware
>places (Home Depot/Lowes) seem to melt more die-electric than solder. Anyone
>use/have any luck with opne of those Sears 100/400 watt soldering gun?
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