[Elecraft] K3 power supply question

[G4ILO]

Jerry Flanders wrote:
> 
> I said that because I observed several guys on the reflector this 
> morning discussing buying the $50 tool. Apparently they never needed 
> it before, but felt that it is justified for the K3 assembly. Those 
> guys will probably never need it after the K3 assembly.
> 
> I will solder mine, but I remember reading years ago that crimp 
> connections are superior to solder - don't know why.
> 
> I am buying the kit, so I can't complain, but since it would cost 
> only pennies to do it at Elecraft it seems like it would be a 
> no-brainer if crimping is actually superior.
> 
> Jerry W4UK
> 
> 
If you'd been reading this reflector since when building K2s was most talked
about you'd know that some people bought $200 soldering stations and $100
DMMs just to build the kit. Every few months a thread would pop up about
which solder station to buy. Some people just need an excuse to spend money.
<g>

Personally I can't imagine how crimping an APP would be better than
soldering it - quicker, yes, but better? I'm sure the difference won't be
detectable by the guy you're in QSO with!

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