[R-390] Soldering/Desoldering Phenolic Terminals

[Barry Scott]

Yes, I have a hand-held solder-sucker.  If I can get it in place well
enough, it does work.  I typically have better luck using solder braid
and some good flux but I don't want to continue heating the post in
order to use it.  I just really don't want to break that post.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM Jacques Fortin <jacques.f at videotron.ca> wrote:
>
> Hi Barry,
> Do you have a de-soldering pump ?
> AKA a "Soldapullt" ??
> If the solder is sucked out first and you take small "long nose" pliers to
> unwind the wires wrapped around the post, way less chances to break those.
> But if ever this happens, let me know: I still have some spares.
>
> 73, Jacques, VE2JFE in Montreal
>
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> Objet : [R-390] Soldering/Desoldering Phenolic Terminals
>
> I may be faced with desoldering and soldering to one of the U-shaped solder
> posts that has a phenolic base.  I remember having problems with those in my
> R-390A/URRs where heat and just a little force could all-too-easily break
> the phenolic support.
>
> Any good hints on doing this without breakage?  I think this one may not be
> too difficult because it appears the component's leads are not that tight on
> the posts and may slide off the ends of the posts without too much "pull"
> once the solder melts.
>
> I'm contemplating just using quigs but would prefer to make things a bit
> neater without them if possible.
>
> Thanks,
> Barry - N4BUQ
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