I second the recommendation for the Weller SP120
I use it for UHF connectors and it has more than enough capacity.
Bob
K6UJ
> On Jul 26, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Bob W5RN <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> I'm using a Weller SP120 120 Watt iron for the same purpose. Works great.
> Here is a link to Amazon
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Weller-SP120-Watt-Soldering-Iron/dp/B00002NB9K
>
> Bob W5RN
>
> On 7/26/2015 4:39 PM, Don W7WLL wrote:
>> My almost 60 year old trusty soldering iron which I used to solder the hole
>> and pin of the UHF connectors went belly up. There is no information on it
>> re brand or wattage but I could change tips.
>>
>> I’m going to have to shop for a new one and that means buying on line since
>> we are a long ways from anyplace that carries electronic stuff.
>>
>> Please, no ‘go to crimping’ suggestions. I agree it’s a great method but at
>> my age I’m not probably going to be doing many more, and I know the process
>> for soldered UHF connectors.
>>
>> Would just like some recommendations on soldering irons currently being used
>> by some of you for UHF connector soldering that would be available on the
>> market. I’ve a couple of Weller guns and an old low wattage soldering
>> station, but neither will work well for doing the UHF barrels.
>>
>> Suggestions welcome,
>>
>> Don T W7WLL
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