[Elecraft] Soldering din plugs?

Wed Mar 17 10:37:03 2004

It is almost impossible to avoid melting the plastic header in DIN plugs
when soldering the pins properly.  One trick is to simply insert the plug
into a mating DIN socket before soldering.  This will hold the pins in
alignment, even as the plastic is softened.  Don't use the jack on the back
of the radio, however.  Instead, spend the dollar and get the mating jack.

73,
Ed - W0YK

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> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:37 AM
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>
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> Thanks for the reply, sorry for not being clear, see below.
>
> On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 08:14:31 -0600 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
> "Those who hear not the music. . . think the dancers mad."
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