[Elecraft] Soldering and ESD

[John R. Lonigro]

Rolf:

On the other hand, you are spending lots of money on the radio, possibly 
over $1500  depending on the accessories you end up buying.   Plus 
you'll be investing several weeks of your time in the project.  Earlier 
this week, there were several notes about a grounded tip soldering 
station that was very reasonably priced.  Of course you might succeed in 
building the K2 with an ungrounded soldering station, but you also might 
be kicking yourself down the road when you turn it on and find out you 
need to spend several more days troubleshooting the rig, buying a good 
desoldering tool, and possibly waiting for replacement parts, all 
because you zapped a part with your ungrounded soldering station.

Whatever your decision, good luck with the build.

73's,

John AA0VE


Andrea Borgia wrote:

>On Sat, February 5, 2005 10:05, Rolf Moberg, OH6KXL said:
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>>How you folks have managed with no-ESD-soldering stations?
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>Hello, Rolf, nice to see you here too! 8-)
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>I built my KX1 with a no-ESD Weller (can't remember model no.) on a wooden
>table covered with a slightly damp flat sponge.
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