[Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option

[Alexandra Carter]

>

In my experience, desoldering irons come with a tip, and the one they 
come with fits at least 99% of the desoldering jobs you'll encounter - 
of course you can order other ones for unusual jobs, but the one that 
comes with it will be just about perfect. 73 de Alex NS6Y

> --- n2htt at optonline.net wrote:
>
>> 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.