There is also a cold battery-operated soldering gun that Radio Shack sold at 
least a couple years ago.  It couldn't solder a 259, I don't think, but you 
could use it to solder patch cords that used the smaller wiring, say 18 
gauge.

Steve, K8SP

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 3:23 AM
Subject: Re: soldering?


> Hi
>     Yes, a blind person can solder. I used a 30 watt soldering gun and the
> low temp solder from radio shack. True I burned my fingers a few times but 
> I
> have done a few pl 259's of various types. The sense of freedom it gave me
> was worth the burned fingers...
>
> God bless,
> Mark
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Justin Mann
> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 7:36 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: soldering?
>
> Hi there,
> Is it possible that a blind person can solder?  I'm sure that surface 
> mount
> stuff is a bit difficult,but can you as a blind person solder a coax
> connection for instance, or put connectors on coax in anyway?  Again, this
> may be a duh question, but as a blind person I'm curious as to how I would
> go about doing this?  I've been afflicted with some helpful hams who say
> "That's too hot you'll burn yourself!!" I'd just like to be more 
> independent
> as a ham operator.
> Thanks,