[TowerTalk] Slobering Irons

[charlie at thegallos.com]

One option that works WELL (and in fact is what most Mil spec places use
for any kind of BIG soldering where they can't crimp) is called Resistance
soldering.  Stinks for "Up the tower" but for the bench, hard to beat
The bigger units from American Beauty work well (heck, the mid sized units
work too) and if you look around, there are plans for making your own (Old
filiment Xformers work)
http://www.bristol-s-gauge.com/Projects/rsu.html

Basically, you build one the right size, use a couple of carbon rods
(copper/steel can also be used) you clamp ontpo the body of the PL259, and
turn it on (foot switch on the primary) (or a butoon, or..) and the
current flow through the connector gets it HOT, FAST


> My almost 60 year old trusty soldering iron which I used to solder the
> hole and pin of the UHF connectors went belly up. There is no information
> on it re brand or wattage but I could change tips.
>
> I’m going to have to shop for a new one and that means buying on line
> since we are a long ways from anyplace that carries electronic stuff.
>
> Please, no ‘go to crimping’ suggestions. I agree it’s a great method
> but at my age I’m not probably going to be doing many more, and I know
> the process for soldered UHF connectors.
>
> Would just like some recommendations on soldering irons currently being
> used by some of you for UHF connector soldering that would be available on
> the market. I’ve  a couple of Weller guns and an old low wattage
> soldering station, but neither will work well for doing the UHF barrels.
>
> Suggestions welcome,
>
> Don T W7WLL
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