[Elecraft] KXB3080 Manual - minor mistake but important for newbies?

[Alexandra Carter]

Weller WTCPT baby! Read the solder tutorial on the Elecraft site, it's 
the best I've seen anywhere! 73 de Alex NS6Y

On Apr 3, 2006, at 11:34 AM, Martin Gillen wrote:

> I was just going out to buy equipment to build this when I noticed:
>
>> Fine-tip temperature-controlled ESD-safe soldering station with 700 
>> to 800°F tip
>> (370-430°C). Recommend a spade tip approx. 0.05" (0.13 mm) wide. Do 
>> not use a
>> high-wattage iron or soldering gun since this can damage pads, 
>> traces, or the parts
>> themselves.
>
> I know it's minor but 0.05" is more like 1.3mm than 0.13mm...
>
> Looking forward to getting my 80m on the air!
>
> 73
> Martin.