[Elecraft] K2: winding T5

[Vic K2VCO]

On 2/8/2010 8:31 AM, lstavenhagen wrote:

> As for tinning the toroid leads, I did find that the solder blob method was
> ineffective. Perhaps a 700F tip just doesn't get hot enough to melt the
> insulation? Instead, I'm sanding the leads first with a bit of sandpaper to
> get the stuff mostly off then tinning. This gives a very nice tin on the
> wires and good solder connection on the board.....
>
> Is this meant to be done with an 800F or hotter tip?

I do it with a 700F tip. It seems to help to start at the cut end of the wire where the 
copper is exposed. Hold the iron against it until the blob begins to bubble, then move it 
up toward the core. Add solder as needed.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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