[Elecraft] K3 Buffer Mod

[Bill W4ZV]

James Denneny wrote:
> 
> I am about to attempt the N8LP K3 Buffer Mod for improved RX performance. 
> It involves exchanging two, extremely small, surface-mount resistors.
> 

This is about the simplest SMD work one can do, but I would *strongly*
recommend you find a scrap SMD board and practice removing and soldering a
few resistors first.  Almost any scrap board (like an old modem) should have
some resistors.  I've not had any problems removing components like Rs and
Cs using a single Circuit Specialists clone of the Hakko 936 with a 1.6mm
chisel tip at 700 degrees.  I found the resistors easily slide off after
alternately heating each side, but you definitely should practice first.

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