Not all "serious hams" would agree with you. In my
first SMT effort I was very careful but lost one
part. Looked all over for it. Two days later I
found it in my shoe.
I have paste, hot air gun, hot plate -- all the
goodies -- but I try to avoid using them, a matter
of mental stress -- and, to be honest, age.
Something as complex as a K1 would be a bit much.
I prefer the pre-mounted SMT component kits, if
there are to be SMTs.
Phil W7OX
On 7/20/14, 5:30 AM, N4OI - Ken wrote:
Any
serious ham should have a good digital 'scope, and a hot air solder station
with a syringe of solder paste (which can be bought new for less than $100).
With the right tools, SMTs are the way to go!
73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI
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