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Re: [TenTec] Solder and my Omni

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Solder and my Omni
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
Reply-to: geraldj@storm.weather.net, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:57:35 -0600
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On Mon, 2008-06-16 at 22:20 -0700, Dell Ray wrote:
> 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 circuit 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
> 
The good solder wick uses an activated rosin flux. So does good solder.
Plain rosin is cheaper but not nearly as good on dirty or oxidized
solder.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

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