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Re: Soldering Iron Temperature
wa4dou@juno.com
Guys,
8 years as a Sonar technician in the Navy and 39 yrs as a land mobile radio technician before retirement. My choice is 800-825 deg F. That temp gets the job done at each joint quickly. de Roy WA4DOU ____________________________________________________________ Sponsored by https://www.newser.com/?utm_source=part&;utm_medium=uol&utm_campaign=rss_taglines_more Cuomo Is Getting an Emmy — Governor Cuomo, That Is http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5fb992d7b485412d73148st01vuc1 Conservatives Have a New Target—One of Their Own http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5fb992d7d3bb912d73148st01vuc2 Trump Thought His Sister Had His Back— She Didn't http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5fb992d7f30a112d73148st01vuc3
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Re: Soldering Iron Temperature
Jim, N5IB
Hi Woody,
I use a Weller EC1001 with a small conical tip for both SMD and for conventional thru hole PCBs. Temp generally set at 700F, using 63/37 multicore rosin flux solder. Heartily recommend the 63/37 eutectic alloy - lowest melting temp, and passes directly from liquid to solid with no "plastic" phase, so fewer bad joints. For through-hole work I use 0,025" diameter solder, switching to 0.015" for SMD. As someone else mentioned, stick to plain rosin flux - avoid "activated rosin" or even "mildly activated rosin" And "no clean" is a whole 'nother can of worms, as is lead free. When using rosin core solder a telltale sign of "too hot" is when the flux residue begins to darken to brown. Kitmakers like 4SQRP almost always use 1 oz copper clad PC boards. Unless the traces are narrower than 0.015" they will survive that 700F iron temperature for the "one mississippi two mississippi" count. If you get past "three mississippi" you're starting to run risks of lifting pads. Whenever I design a PCB for kitting I try to use the largest pad diameters and trace widths I can reasonably get away with. Pads of 0.075" to 0.080" and traces of at least 0.020", with 0.030" or 0.040" when possible. Much less likelihood of lifting a pad or trace, even during rework. A lot of consumer electronics uses 1/2 oz cladding and very thin traces and tiny pads. If trying to do repairs or mods it's best to reduce the temp to maybe 600 to 650, and try to get in and out in a hurry. Bumping the temp to 750F generally helps when soldering wires to BNC center posts or to solder lugs on robust parts. And a small tip and iron like mine is not much good for soldering shield braid to PL259 connectors, regardless of how hot I set it. Just not enough thermal mass to maintain temperature. Break out the monster Weller gun. 73, Keep melting solder! Jim, N5IB
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Re: Soldering Iron Temperature
Hi Woody,
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I have mine set to 750 Fahrenheit on a mostly pointed tip with very slight rounding on the end. Seems to handle just about everything but the really heavy jobs like PL259 shields and the like. For those, I use a larger diameter, “chisel style” tip and set the temp to 800 to 850 F. Jim, W0EB
On Nov 21, 2020, at 2:11 PM, Woody Hester via groups.io <fghester@...> wrote:
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Re: Soldering Iron Temperature
Paul Goemans
Hi Woody!
I use (and we used in the electronics repair shop I worked in for 41
years) 700 degrees F. If you have a 40 or 50 watt iron, it’s all you need. Don’t
mess with the temperature. You won’t wreck the board or parts.
If you are using RoHs compliant silver-bearing solder then I think
750 degrees F. Someone please check me on this?
Paul
Goemans WA9PWP
Stoughton, WI
From: Woody Hester via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 2:11 PM
To: main@4SQRP.groups.io
Subject: [4SQRP] Soldering Iron Temperature Questions
for experienced builders who have a soldering station that allows the
temperature of the tip to be adjusted. For normal kit building, what temperature do you generally use? (Fahrenheit please). Are there specific tasks during the build when you increase, or decrease the temperature? If so, in just a few words, what are they? How hard, or easy is it to damage certain components or even the board if too hot? ...and what is too hot? If your answers are reasonably short and would be of interest to others answer on list. Also feel free to "Elmer me" off list. I recently burned through a trace on a board that wasn't visible. It was a challenge to isolate and fix the problem.... so, I need to learn. Thanks / Woody / WD9F
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Re: Soldering Iron Temperature
Dave NZ1J
For a long time, I used 700 degrees for just about everything. Lately, I find myself inching up toward 800 degrees. Also, I only use Kester rosin core solder. I've worked at companies that have switched to 'no clean' flux and more recently lead free solder. That's okay for them, but I'll stick with good quality rosin core solder at home.
Dave NZ1J
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From: "Woody Hester via groups.io" <fghester@...> To: main@4SQRP.groups.io Subject: [4SQRP] Soldering Iron Temperature Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:11:02 -0800 Questions for experienced builders who have a soldering station that allows the temperature of the tip to be adjusted. For normal kit building, what temperature do you generally use? (Fahrenheit please). Are there specific tasks during the build when you increase, or decrease the temperature? If so, in just a few words, what are they? How hard, or easy is it to damage certain components or even the board if too hot? ...and what is too hot? If your answers are reasonably short and would be of interest to others answer on list. Also feel free to "Elmer me" off list. I recently burned through a trace on a board that wasn't visible. It was a challenge to isolate and fix the problem.... so, I need to learn. Thanks / Woody / WD9F ____________________________________________________________ Top News - Sponsored By Newser
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Soldering Iron Temperature
Woody Hester
Questions for experienced builders who have a soldering station that allows the temperature of the tip to be adjusted.
For normal kit building, what temperature do you generally use? (Fahrenheit please). Are there specific tasks during the build when you increase, or decrease the temperature? If so, in just a few words, what are they? How hard, or easy is it to damage certain components or even the board if too hot? ...and what is too hot? If your answers are reasonably short and would be of interest to others answer on list. Also feel free to "Elmer me" off list. I recently burned through a trace on a board that wasn't visible. It was a challenge to isolate and fix the problem.... so, I need to learn. Thanks / Woody / WD9F
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Re: 60 Meter crystals needed
Bobby, I am not familiar with the GW3UEP, but would like to learn more about it and where to get the kit. I have been thinking of modifying a 40 or 80 meter Pixie to work on 60 meters. But I would prefer a dedicated 60 meter kit, as I am more of an appliance operator rather than a circuit designer, thus I suspect a circuit modified by me would be a sub-standard piece of gear. Once I get a 60 meter unit up and running I would gladly set up a sked. At this time, I am ordering 60 meter crystals from Bomar Crystal (sales@...). They custom make HC49/U crystals. EuGene Smith KA5NLY/QRPp
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, 1:35:56 AM CST, Bobby Drummond <alphak4ja@...> wrote:
EuGene: Curious here. Did you build one of the GW3UEP 60 meter transmitters? I just finished one and it works great. It puts out around 5 watts output when powered with 12 volts DC. If you did build one, contact me via email. I would like to set up a schedule to work you on 60 meters, homebrew to homebrew. AK4JA
73 de AK4JA
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Re: 60 Meter crystals needed
Bobby Drummond
EuGene: Curious here. Did you build one of the GW3UEP 60 meter transmitters? I just finished one and it works great. It puts out around 5 watts output when powered with 12 volts DC. If you did build one, contact me via email. I would like to set up a schedule to work you on 60 meters, homebrew to homebrew. AK4JA
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73 de AK4JA
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Re: 60 Meter crystals needed
I messed up on my posting...I have channels 4 & 5 (bought 'em from 3rd Planet Solar)...it is channels 1, 2, & 3 that I need. If I find a source for them I will post it on here (and on other groups where I have asked about such crystals.
On Friday, November 20, 2020, 5:42:33 AM CST, Bobby Drummond <alphak4ja@...> wrote:
Eugene: This is the location for KC9ON's 3rd Planet Solar site. He has crystals for "channel 4" and "channel 5" I have ordered those crystals (and other crystals from him) and the quality is great and his service is excellent. I am not aware of anyone that has crystals for channel 1, channel 2 or channel 3 for the 60 meter band at this time. If you have a source for those crystals, would you please let me know? I would be interested in getting some. 73 de AK4JA
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Re: [ADV] Re: [4SQRP] November Edition of the QRP Banner
WA0ITP
GM Keith I just read the newsletter and will add my congratulations also. Great piece of work - thank you very much. I see others have noticed your work and have recommended it to their clubs. Great compliment. Thank You !
Thanks for the compliment Jack. It mostly has to do with the great contributors that make it a success.
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Re: 60 Meter crystals needed
Bobby Drummond
Eugene: This is the location for KC9ON's 3rd Planet Solar site. He has crystals for "channel 4" and "channel 5" I have ordered those crystals (and other crystals from him) and the quality is great and his service is excellent. I am not aware of anyone that has crystals for channel 1, channel 2 or channel 3 for the 60 meter band at this time. If you have a source for those crystals, would you please let me know? I would be interested in getting some. 73 de AK4JA
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Re: 60 Meter crystals needed
Paul AI4EE
Have you considered QRP Labs' ProgRock?
On 11/19/2020 8:02 PM, bigusmith via
groups.io wrote:
I need three HC49 type crystals for the 60 Meter Amateur band. The ones I am seeking are for channel 3 (5358.5 MHz), channel 4 (5373 MHz) & Channel 5 (5405 MHz). They can be either the short HC49 S or the tall HC49 U, although I would prefer the tall ones...I will take whatever I can get. I have the first 2 channels and just want to get the remaining 3 channels.
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60 Meter crystals needed
I need three HC49 type crystals for the 60 Meter Amateur band. The ones I am seeking are for channel 3 (5358.5 MHz), channel 4 (5373 MHz) & Channel 5 (5405 MHz). They can be either the short HC49 S or the tall HC49 U, although I would prefer the tall ones...I will take whatever I can get. I have the first 2 channels and just want to get the remaining 3 channels.
EuGene Smith, KA5NLY
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Re: November Edition of the QRP Banner
Absolutely perfect production, thank you Keith AND thanks to all the contributions from the authors that keeps Keith supplied with great articles. 73,
The November QRP Banner is now up on the website. Hope you enjoy.
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Re: [ADV] Re: [4SQRP] November Edition of the QRP Banner
Keith Arns
Thanks for the compliment Jack. It mostly has to do with the great contributors that make it a success.
Regards, Keith KC0PP
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Re: 40 and 80 meter net report
Paul Goemans
Well,
Heard NADA from NCS on 40 meters. Tuned in on 80 meters, tuned
around, NADA. I did hear the NAQCC guys.
Paul
Goemans WA9PWP
Stoughton, WI
From: Johnny
AC0BQ
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:59 PM
To: 4sqrpio
Subject: [4SQRP] 40 and 80 meter net report Ge Group:
Well, we had a little competition from our fellow qrp
Group tonight, but we still got some contacts in between the NAQCC calls!
Check in were:
40 Meters
WB5CTS/M
KD4MSR
N4KV
N4ELM
WI5H
W9BRD
N0YJ
80 Meters was a little crowded so I QSY'ed to
3.563.
CHeck in's were:
N0YJ Double
N8LA
NN0SS
WA0ITP
AA9AA
Thanks Everyone,
Take Care Stay well!
Johnny AC0BQ
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Re: 40 and 80 meter net report
I got to 7122 about 9:10 EST, heard Nada, offered my Call a few times....... someday when you least expect it, I’ll be there !
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John
On Nov 18, 2020, at 21:59, Johnny AC0BQ <jomatlock@...> wrote:
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DELTA MIKE ROMEO NET
Robert
Tonights Check Ins KC0PP KEITH WA9BNZ BILL N4ELM DAVE K0BOG CHARLES KU5M JOE N0TGR DICK AC0BQ JOHNNY WG5F ED THANKS TO ALL WHO CHECKED IN TONIGHT 73'S BERT N0YJ
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Re: [ADV] Re: [4SQRP] November Edition of the QRP Banner
Very interesting Banner Keith. Read it cover to cover, just couldn’t put it down. You obviously have some professional writing experience. 👍Awaiting the next Banner.
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Jack .... WD0CFH Jack R. Dock ... How about we give GOD a reason to continue blessing America? In defense of America I pledge my life, my fortune and my sacred honor. War does not determine who is right, only who is left. "A veteran is someone who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America for any amount, up to and including their lives. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison
On Nov 18, 2020, at 8:50 PM, Johnny AC0BQ <jomatlock@...> wrote:
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40 and 80 meter net report
Ge Group: Well, we had a little competition from our fellow qrp Group tonight, but we still got some contacts in between the NAQCC calls! Check in were: 40 Meters WB5CTS/M KD4MSR N4KV N4ELM WI5H W9BRD N0YJ 80 Meters was a little crowded so I QSY'ed to 3.563. CHeck in's were: N0YJ Double N8LA NN0SS WA0ITP AA9AA Thanks Everyone, Take Care Stay well! Johnny AC0BQ
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