Yes Tom, the Elecraft supplied wire is 'heat-strippable'. Whether that heat is applied with a 'solder blob', a solder pot, or a BIC lighter flame makes little difference (except that the disposition of the bits of burned-off enamel are a bit different for each method) - the 'BIC' method requires an extra tinning step.
73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > I think Elecraft supplies wire in which the enamel will melt in > the solder > pot --- is that true? > Tom > WB2QDG > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 9:22 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT solder pot > > > > > > Thanks for the info guys, I will have to try straight solder > no/flux. That > > will probably eliminate the smoke when at temp. So am I to assume that I > > must strip the emamel first, then use paste and dip (again) to tin? > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
