What I use is the Weller WSA350 benchtop smoke absorber, about a hundred dollars at Techni-Tool. It plugs into a 110V outlet and fits easily on the workbench. It draws the smoke into a replaceable activated charcoal filter.

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From: KN6KR via groups.io <charlesbuxbaum=yahoo.com@groups.io>
To: Main <main@4sqrp.groups.io>
Sent: Tue, Jul 7, 2020 10:18 pm
Subject: [4SQRP] Solder fume extractor

Hi

I am looking to get a solder fume extractor.  Is there a consensus on the best one to use for occasional work on kits? Thanks and 73,

Charles, KN6KR

Hi

I am looking to get a solder fume extractor.  Is there a consensus on the best one to use for occasional work on kits? Thanks and 73,

Charles, KN6KR

Let's sit on this for a while.  Honestly, I think if we all made commitments to wear masks, keep our distance, and keep up on hand washing, we could manage.  But no one should do anything that will cause them concern.

73,

Charles - NK8O

On 7/6/20 8:00 PM, Johnny AC0BQ wrote:

Hello Guys

Pam and I have been staying away from crowds as much as possible all summer to avoid COVID.

I’m sure every thing would be fine, 

But I am going to have to agree with 

Joe and Tom.

I don’t think we will attend just to be safe.

72

Johnny ACØBQ 

On Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 7:56 PM Tom Sevart <tmsevart@...> wrote:

On 7/6/2020 16:45, Ed Meyer, WG5F wrote:
> Now that the 4th of July is behind us...  Anyone else thinking about
> Brutus Bash 2020?

I would love to, but with Covid-19 cases continually on the rise I don't
think it's a good idea for us to get together.  At least not without
masks and plenty of hand sanitizer.  But I still think that social
distancing is quite necessary to slow the spread of the disease.

--
Tom Sevart N2UHC
St. Paul, KS

Joe,

Thanks for the heads up and info.  If it comes off, we could make a day trip out of it.  I’m not too concerned about get togethers.  I have good masks and the ability to stay 6 feet apart at many of these types of get togethers is not hard -  I just have to make a conscious effort.

I am 70 and survived a fall down some steps at home 3 weeks ago, just 6 broken ribs.  So my doctors say I am the immunocompromised member of the family now.  My wife finished radiation and chemo for Breast Cancer in early March.  So, instead of being cautious for her, we are cautious for me.

I spent 30 years in health care admin. and have a level of comfort in the recommended measures.  Besides most of amateur radio is social distancing anyway!    My doc, the cardiologist and the pulmonologist all say wear a mask, and stay out of crowds over 45.  Under 45 are OK as long as I maintain the 6 feet or leave,  They also say, my situation with decreased lung capacity does not warrant an exception to the mask order as issued by the Governor.

I am intrigued with the QRP part of amateur radio.  Not sure where I am going yet.  I got 5 QSO on Field day. 2 with 50 watts and 3 at 100.  Spending my down time thinking about antennas and how to improve what I have with minimal or no cost. Looking at squalo types right now.  I may try a 6 meter. play it off with my dipole.

73 KEoZUW

> On Jul 6, 2020, at 5:16 PM, Charles W. Powell via groups.io <doctorcwp=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
>
> I hadn't given it a lot of thought, but provided we didn't have a huge crowd, I think we could possibly do this safely.  Let me confer with my other infectious disease expert (XYL) and see what she says.  That also assumes the park is open.
>
> 73,
>
> Charles - NK8O
>
> On 7/6/20 4:45 PM, Ed Meyer, WG5F wrote:
>> Now that the 4th of July is behind us...  Anyone else thinking about Brutus Bash 2020?
>> 72,
>> -Ed, WG5F-
>