[Elecraft] High Altitude Solder

[Ken K7ZUM]

OK you guys, I have gone out to the garage and put on  my "hip waders"
now you guys can continue, as now I won't get any on me !
Well, unless it gets so deep, it goes over the top of the waders !!!

73... Ken.....K7ZUM

> I had the same problem, until I discovered that underwater solder works 
> just as well.  It's all about the pressure differences.  I use the fresh 
> water variety, since I do most of my mountain topping on inland 
> mountains.  I get it from Cousteau Electronics Supply,  they are on the 
> web.  You do have to be careful when you go up the mountain.  If you go 
> too fast, the point to point wiring gets the bends and that plays havoc 
> with the efficiency.
> 
> By the way, you can still use your rig in your ham shack if you immerse 
> it in distilled water, overnight.  This treatment keeps the solder 
> active for about a week.
> 
> Enjoy the rest of the day
> Logan,
> KZ6O
> 
> 
> Lynn Burlingame wrote:
> 
> >I plan to do a lot of mountaintopping in the next few years and will
> >be assembling a K1 for this specific use.  I need to locate a good
> >source for MILSPEC high altitude solder that meets Elecraft's
> >specifications and will not void the warranty.  The reported 22%
> >increase in equipment efficiency will make the extra expense
> >worthwhile.  Does anybody know of a vendor that still sells it?  Are
> >there any special precautions or procedures for using this solder?
> >
> >Lynn
> >N7CFO
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