[Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option

[Don Brown]

Hi

I have the 808 and a older 706 Hakko. The 808 comes with 2 tips and they are 
about the right size for most of the work I do. They should be fine for any 
rework or option installing on a K2. I use my 808 quite a bit and the tips 
last about 6 months to a year, so for occasional use the two tips that come 
with the 808 should last a long time. I have not received my 8030 option yet 
but I have not started the KX1 yet so I may not need the 808 for the 8030. I 
have several repairs and calibrations to complete and two K2's to build 
before I will get to the KX1

Don Brown
KD5NDB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <n2htt at optonline.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:42 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option


> Having had several harrowing desoldering experiences over my kit building 
> career, I read with interest the posts on the Hakko 808 - I'm on the verge 
> of ordering one on the spot. But I have a question to anyone who has used 
> one, especially if you've used to install your 3080 option:
> Does the unit come with the right tip, or do you need to order an extra?
> I've found a number of good internet sites to buy it, but none mention 
> what tip if any it ships with.
> Thanks
> Mike N2HTT
> KX1 s/n 99
> K1 s/n 566
> (and probably eventually a K2 .....B-)