[Elecraft] quick (gooberheaded) solder question

[Steven J Baumrucker, MD]

Thanks everyone!  I'm an old-hand at soldering, but this kit is special to
me and I didn't want to goof it up.  I finally bought a Weller station when
I put my CMOS4 Kit together and the whole "what temperature should I set it
on" debate in my head was driving me nutz.  In the old days, we just bought
a 25W iron from Radio Shack and went to town.

hee!

thanks again!

73, de K4TLS


>
> Components are usually designed to take high soldering temperatures for
> short periods of time without damage.  If  the soldering dwell time is
> excessive, component damage is more likely.  I normally use a
> temperature of
> 720 to 750 degrees F (380 - 400 deg C) depending on what I am
> soldering.
>