Re: [TenTec] Soldering oxidized circuit cards

["Charles P. Steinmetz" <charles_steinmetz@lavabit.com>]

Richards wrote:

> SO... WHAT DO I USE TO PREPARE A NEW CIRCUIT BOARD, SUCH AS FOUND IN 
> A TEN-TEC RADIO KIT?  It seems like the boards don't wanna take 
> solder so I figure they have oxidized just a bit in the package 
> before reaching my work bench.
The most painless way is dunk it in Tarn-X tarnish remover (available 
at many grocery stores):
http://www.jelmar.com/TarnXbasic.htm

Rinse very well and dry thoroughly.  An eraser also works, as do 
other tarnish removers/silver cleaners.
Best regards,

Charles