[Elecraft] Re: Source of poor solder joints?

[Mark Baugh]

I agree with all Tom has stated, but to add a bit
more(I didn't see mention of this), after cleaning the
tip well I will dab just a touch of solder to the
right before touching the joint to establish a
"bridge."  This helps the transfer of heat quickly to
the joint so that you're not applying heat too long to
that high quality but fragile circuit board.  Too much
heat for too long is a disaster to any pcb.  My $.02

73,
Mark Baugh
W5EZY
Grenada MS



 
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