[TowerTalk] DIN Connectors You Can't Solder To

[gdaught6 at stanford.edu]

On 17 Nov 2007 at 12:59, Roger (K8RI) wrote:

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> I purchased the cables so I didn't have to solder the mini connectors.  So 
> far I've never run into a full size DIN I couldn't solder, but I have seen 
> the plastic soften if it wasn't a fast job.
> 
> Rather than a temp controlled iron I use it hot. In fast and out quick. I 
> tin the leads, put a drop of solder in the connector, put the tip of the 
> tinned lead against the center of the pin, let cool,  apply heat just long 
> enough to the top edge of the pin for the wire to penetrate. The final 
> operation takes about 3 seconds if that.

I buy a mating connector, and plug the two together.  Then, if the 
plastic starts to soften at least the pins are held in proper 
alignment.  It works every time!

73,

George T. Daughters, K6GT
See you in the California QSO Party (CQP)
October 3-4, 2008