[TowerTalk] Off-Brand Connectors and Adapters

[Rick Karlquist]

Jim Brown wrote:

> I am disgusted by ham vendors (including RF Connection) who sell
> imitation DIN connectors that I can't solder to!  Real DIN
> connectors (Switchcraft, Preh) cost $5-$10.

With the move to lead free (ROHS), nothing will be easy to solder
to.  The trick will be to apply the right flux to the part
to get it tinned (with leaded solder).  The flux that comes with
the solder isn't sufficient.

Rick N6RK