[Elecraft] Importance of good coaxial jumpers

[Randy Farmer]

The only way to do UHF connectors right is with a big-a** soldering 
iron. I mean a 200W IRON, not a gun. You need something with enough heat 
capacity to heat up the entire connector body. Once you get it hot 
enough, the solder will magically wick down into the shield with no 
problem at all. If you plan to make PL-259s invest in a big iron and 
you'll never have trouble again.

73...
Randy, W8FN

On 11/11/2013 7:31 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote:
> At risk of going way off topic, any tips for getting a nice, solid solder
> connection on the shield in a reasonable amount of time?  I have
> historically had a really hard time getting it to the point that I'm really
> satisfied with it, and I can't help but wonder if I'm doing something
> wrong, or if there's a 'trick' to making it easier.
>
>      Nick