" Bottom line...if your tip fits between the components use it, keep it clean, use the correct solder, and watch that temperature."
To clarify Stan's comment, probably more boards are ruined by an iron that's too cool than an iron that's too hot. Cooking a trace too long while waiting for solder to flow will more easily de-bond it from the board than too much heat. I use 750 to 800F (375-425C) routinely. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of stan levandowski Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 3:01 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 - S/N 2543 Received and ready for build On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Kenneth Race wrote: can I install the power output mod while I am building the KX1 basic > YES. > A number of years ago, I bought a XYtronics soldering station. I've > had > some minor difficulties getting replacement tips for the iron. I > ordered > and received several different sizes Just use what you have + common sense. The important thing is to keep the tip clean and to try to keep the heat around 750 F. This is not rocket science. I used to build and fly experimental airplanes. Same thing -- a bunch of guys spending the weekend in the hangar trying to figure out whether to use a wing bolt with a tensile strength of 125,000 lbs or one with a break point of 137,000. Meanwhile, the airplane weighed 1000 lbs and the wing was designed for 8G so it was going to break at 8000 lbs anyway! Sorry for the diversion -- it's really a lot of fun to build the Elecraft family -- I've built them all and use every one of them at least once a week. The KX1 is a great little rig and I earned my KMPW award with it on 8 "AA" batteries, a 28 ft wire, and a lawn chair. Bottom line...if your tip fits between the components use it, keep it clean, use the correct solder, and watch that temperature. Congratulations and good luck, Stan WB2LQF ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
