[Elecraft] Seapac Elecraft Booth Staffing

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I'd suggest using the list provided in most manuals and provide examples.

Here's the list from the KX1 manual:

§	Temperature-controlled soldering iron, 700-800°F (370-430°C)
§	Fine-point soldering iron tip, approx. .05" (spade type)
§	Small-diameter, IC-grade solder (see Solder Recommendations)
§	Desoldering tools (wick, solder-sucker, etc.)
§	Needle-nose pliers
§	Small-point diagonal cutters, preferably flush-cutting
§	Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers 
§	DMM (digital multimeter; do not use an analog VOM)
§	Magnifying glass

We strongly recommend that you use a conductive wrist strap and anti-static
mat during assembly.

Wayne and I discussed this list at some length while working on the manual,
trying to keep it at the minimum while still including those things most
kit-builders would want at hand (like that magnifying glass). Yes, I realize
we left off an important tool, but it belongs in the list of
"Elecraft-supplied tools" anyway. Of course, that missing tool is the
trimmer capacitor adjustment tool that many builders have wished for...

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 7:03 PM
To: kevinrock at earthlink.net; Joe - aa4nn; Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Seapac Elecraft Booth Staffing


Kevin, Joe and all,

Yes, I have a 'snippet' --- minimize the tool list that is necessary to the
bare bones - soldering station, and dummy load - that IS all that is
REQUIRED because the K2 has a built-in voltmeter that can be used if the
builder has none.  The dummy load is important and is often forgotten when
we talk of required tools (and one can talk up the Elecraft DL1 as a
preliminary kit for those unsure of their soldering ability)....
73,
Don W3FPR