[Elecraft] Soldering Iron Temp.

Tue Oct 29 09:47:01 2002

Hi

I would start out at 700 degrees. This is the best place for a beginner. =
It is hot enough so you can get fast joints to prevent damage to the boar=
d or component. Do not try lower temperatures you will make poor joints a=
nd possibly damage the board. After you gain some experience you may like=
 750 better. This allows a faster joint. The key is dwell time the faster=
 you can make the joint and still bring all of the metal up to soldering =
temperature the less likely you will overheat the board or component. For=
 tinning the toroids use about 800 degrees just remember to reset the iro=
n when you go back to making joints on the board.

Don Brown
KD5NDB   =20

----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 6:19 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering Iron Temp.

Hi Folks,

Well, I have my K1 kit, and a brand new soldering station, and I'm about =
to
begin construction....

I'm used to using any old $5 iron for my soldering, so I thought I'd ask =
the
dumb question:

What's the optimum temp for soldering Elecraft parts for my temp. control=
led
iron?

Also, what is the suggested temp for soldering the ground wire to the xta=
ls?

Thanks,

Tony
G7IGG
(Only two months to go before my Class A morse test..)

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