2017-06-11, 23:10
(2017-06-11, 20:03)allsorts Wrote: For the two F-type E-field sockets and the SMA GPS one one you need a fairly powerful iron and largish bit. They are large lumps of metal and sink a lot of heat quite quickly. The RJ45 cans aren't quite as bad.
I agree with this advice. I built three detectors. After the first SMA connector I went for my 300W gun so I could get in there quickly to solder each ground leg. Using a small iron would require too much time resulting in a lot of heat conducting farther onto the board. The result was a better joint with less risk of damage.
Tim