[Elecraft] Soldering din plugs?

[paule@sfu.ca]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the reply, sorry for not being clear, see below.

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 08:14:31 -0600 k5pu@austin.rr.com wrote:
> > Looking for suggestions on soldering din plugs. I normally use a socket
> > to keep the pins in alignment, but I cannot
> > seem to find a socket for the dp8-262 which is slightly different than
> > the normal din plug. I thought of pushing
> > the pins in a damp sponge, but that may keep things too cool. Any other
> > thoughts?
> >
> 
> Not quite clear what your asking... Are you trying to solder the pins while
> they remain in the DIN plug (to maintain alignment)? Wouldn't the DIN plug
> itself keep the pins in proper alignment while you solder? Are you
> concerned the heat from soldering will melt the plug therefore the pins
> will be out of alignment?

> Mike K5PU

This is my concern. Sometimes that pin can get overheated and
melt the plug. I am generally good enough to prevent this, but
sometimes it can get a little tricky.

cheers, Paul - VA7NT ex VE7CQK - email: paule@sfu.ca
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