I used a 35 wt iron with a new sharp pointed tip. I do have a sucker, I'll dig
it out. Didn't like it the one time I tried it. I'll give a test on some old
computer circut boards. I've been using Rat Shacks stuff (irons, solder,
braids) Maybe I need A better source. I'll check out mouser.
It enjoyed doing the mod.
Thanks 73
KI7XD
--- On Mon, 6/16/08, Stuart Rohre <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu> wrote:
> From: Stuart Rohre <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Solder and my Omni
> To: ray_2098@yahoo.com, "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 8:52 PM
> It is very hard to wick up solder form the usual plated thru
> holes used in
> industrial boards today. You may need more heat on your
> tip, a different
> tip shape or temperature rating. A solder sucker is
> better, (vacuum pump,
> spring loaded).
>
> Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
>
>
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