[Elecraft] solder iron correct temp in C for K3

[Fred Jensen]

On 4/26/2012 4:26 PM, W9HAK wrote:
> I have a new solder iron that is temperature controlled in degrees
> C. What temp should I set the iron for work on  the K3? I am using
> 60/40 rosin core, small diameter solder. While using solder wick to
> clean out the holes from the 12 dc mod kit I used 300c and dipped the
> wick in solder flux. I pulled the solder wick across the land when
> the solder was liquid, it cleaned the holes on the first pass.

F = 32 + (9 * C) / 5
C = [(F-32) * 5] / 9

73,

Fred K6DGW
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