[Elecraft] KX1 and KXB3080 build suggestion

[K9ZTV]

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



wmorrill at montana.edu 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.
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