[TenTec] Solder and my Omni

[Dell Ray]

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 at arlut.utexas.edu> wrote:

> From: Stuart Rohre <rohre at arlut.utexas.edu>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Solder and my Omni
> To: ray_2098 at yahoo.com, "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at 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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