[Elecraft] Importance of good coaxial jumpers

[Rick Dettinger]

I solder one hole and go do something else.
Another hole when everything has cooled off.  Until all holes are soldered.
Pros can't do this, but Amateurs can.
I don't want to melt the dielectric and cause a short.
The solder surfaces need to be real clean.
I use a 250 W gun.  Plenty of heat.  Bought it at a thrift store.

73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW


On Nov 11, 2013, at 6:46 PM, Randy Farmer wrote:

> 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