[Elecraft] Soldering din plugs?

Wed Mar 17 10:42:02 2004

Hi Ed,

Thanks for the reply. That is what I normally do, but unfortunately
the din plug in question (dp8-262) does not have a readily available
socket. This is slightly different than the normal 8 pin din, which
is why I am looking for other ideas.

Thanks again.

cheers, Paul

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 07:35:37 -0800 [email protected] wrote:
> 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
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:37 AM
> > To: [email protected]; [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering din plugs?
> >
> >
> > 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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cheers, Paul - VA7NT ex VE7CQK - email: [email protected]
"Those who hear not the music. . . think the dancers mad."