[Elecraft] solder iron correct temp in C for K3

[Bob]

I'm not fluent in metric and use this link all the time:

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/Measurements.html

73,
Bob
K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR


On 4/27/2012 12:32 AM, Gary K9GS wrote:
> Or, in google just type something like:  750F to C
>
> Works for all kinds of different units of measure.
>
> On 4/26/2012 10:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> Actually, the conversion is easier to remember than those two formulas.
>> The two scales coincide at -40 degrees.
>> So for the conversion (either way) first add 40.
>> Then if the conversion is from Centigrade to Fahrenheit multiply by 9/5
>> (you will be going to a greater number), but if the conversion is from
>> Fahrenheit to Celcius, multiply by 5/9 (because the result will be a
>> smaller number).  Finally, subtract 40 to get your result.
>>
>> The skeptical may try several passes with their remembering when to add
>> or subtract 32 degrees, but this formula always works.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 4/26/2012 10:10 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>>> 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
>>> - Northern California Contest Club
>>> - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012
>>> - www.cqp.org
>>>
>>>