[Elecraft] Soldering tip

[k1um at bellsouth.net]

There has been alot of soldering how-to on the reflector.  No matter what I do my soldering station tip does not stay shiny.  It seems that I must retin it after every connection...  What could cause this?

I have been building the Norcal 40a with David Rutledges "the Electronics of Radio".  Boy what a great learning experience.  I recommend the book and the kit for any ham serious ham...  

Now once I get this soldering tip matter cured,  then I'm ready to  start the KX1


73 DE Ken  K1UM