Kent, I alsoI have a Hakko 808 desoldering pump, which is indeed a GREAT tool. Is yours a similar unit? If so, can you enlighten me on how you use it for toroids?
73, Steve B!anks K0PQ Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -----Original Message----- From: K9ZTV <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:33:48 To:[email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and KXB3080 build suggestion I respectfully disagree with the suggestion below. My recommendation is to complete the KX1 first in order to make sure it's working perfectly. THEN do the 3080 upgrade. If you have problems after installing the upgrade, you will thus know that the error is somewhere in the upgrade work, not the original KX1 work. I also recommend "playing" with the KX1 for a while before doing the 3080 upgrade in order to familiarize yourself with its operation and menus. I had no problems with either kit other than being shorted a resistor in the RF output mod which Elecraft quickly sent me. Finally, my opinion only, but a Hakko desoldering gun is the cat's meow for removing components and also removing the enamel from and tinning (at the same time) torroid wires. 73, Kent K9ZTV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >After completing a KX1 kit and I ordered and built the 30/80 adapter. The >conversion required removal of several capacitors, resistors, toroids, and >a choke that were originally installed on the KX1 board. If you are >anticipating installation of the adapter, I suggest a careful evaluation >of the assembly manuals to determine which new components will be needed. >Installation of these new components during the original construction of >the KX1 would eliminate desoldering and removal of the old components. The >desoldering method that works best for me is to heat and remove the >component. Then, reheat and quickly blow on the area to clear melted >solder. Close placement of components on the KX1 board prevents the use >of a solder sucker. > > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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