[Elecraft] Just ordered a KX1, and have a question

[Marty Young]

Hello All:

I ordered a KX1 and it was shipped Priority Mail on
7/23 and have not received it yet.  Danged post
office!  In doing my preliminary research and
preparation I have a question:

Soldering is important, I think we all agree.  The
selection of the correct type and size is critical to
success.  Why isn't a hank of 0.31 dia Kester "44"
included with the kit?

I know, this would increase cost.  But I would gladly
pay an additional $3 for a kit to avoid having to buy
a $25 roll of Kester. (and only use 1% of it)  Anybody
remember Heathkit?  They were the premier kit maker of
their day.  Solder was included.  Remember the nut
starter tool? (I may still even have one!)  Not to
mention a plastic IF can tweeker.  It was a nice touch
from the top maker of kits.  Its why we all remember
them fondly and sorta miss 'em.

I'm not trying to be cheap.  Just a practical
suggestion.  I'm not saying Elecraft should supply
flush cutters, common tools, and "spoon" feed us.

Just that solder selection is pretty danged important.
 And isn't it like a component?  It stays on the pcb
just like all the other parts?

For what its worth.  73  Marty / W4MY


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