[Elecraft] Grounding crystal filters

Fri Mar 14 18:37:09 2003

Hi Bruce,

You can do it before or after putting the xtals on the board. Perhaps easiest is to put the wires in the holes
on either side of the xtal and solder them first and tin the upper end of the wires.  Bend the wires so
the xtal can be easily inserted.  It may be easier to tin the sides of the xtal before putting it on the board,
depending on the surrounding components.

One tool I've found handy for holding small parts for soldering is to put a rubber band around the handles of  regular pliers. This
makes a nice little vise and you can adjust the holding force by winding the rubber band around the handles.

After putting the xtal on the board, bend the leads into position and solder them quickly.

The alternative is to put the leads on the xtal first, but then you have to wiggle four leads into position at
the same time.  If the xtal is close to a tall component, you may have to do it this way.

73/ Bob - AG5Q

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce D. McLaughlin" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 5:06 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Grounding crystal filters

> Does anyone have a good suggestion or two as to how best to handle the
> crystal grounding?  > Bruce - W8FU
>