[Hammarlund] REPLACING COMPONENTS

[Magoo]

>From reading a pile of recent posts, I see that many "re-cappers" are under 
the impression that one must de-solder the connection point and completely 
remove the old component.  There is no "rule" which says this is the 
accepted practice; in fact, those who insist on using this method in 
replacing components run the rist of introducing into their radios problems 
which were not there before.  Should you remove the old solder along with 
the desired component lead, there is always the risk that you will "miss" 
one of the other leads when you resolder.  Then, let the fun begin!!

Snip the old lead off and attach the new lead in whatever fashion makes you 
feel warm and fuzzy.  Just make certain that you flow the solder onto the 
whole connection using a gun or iron sized for the job.  It goes without 
saying that you should also test the radio after every two or three 
component replacements "just in case".  A well-soldered connection is as 
good both electrically and mechanically as one which is attached by 
threading the lead onto the attachment point.

During the period when I worked repairing tube-type 2-way radio equipment in 
the 60s and 70s, much of which was used mobile, I never desoldered leads 
when replacing components.....I snipped them, and I do not recall ever 
seeing a radio come back to the shop with a disconnected component after 
being out in the field folllowing this type of repair.

I group the guys who want to desolder leads with those who want to stuff old 
capacitor cans.....but then-this is only a hobby with room for every taste!

Bill, VE3NH