[Elecraft] [KX1] KX1 #02140

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Hello Elecrafters,

Well I will start building my KX1 in a few days.  I have been getting the
required equipment and being a first time builder I feel a little over
whelmed but reading all the the hints and tips on the reflector has made it
a lot easier.  So far I have what I think will get me started, the big item
was a soldering station.  I bought a Radio Shack Digital soldering station
which is basically a Madell AT201D.  I did not realize that the RS version
did not come with extra tips but after a few minutes on the comments section
I found out where the tips are available, at madell.com of course.  The tip
included I don't think would work well since it's a needle tip so I ordered
the spade tip recommended by Elecraft, plus 2 extras.  I also bought a anti
static mat and Kester #44 solder 0.025" diameter 3.3% Flux from Digi-Key.

My plan is to first build the radio and follow the alignment steps, then add
the antenna tuner.  Once the radio is complete I'll learn how to use it, not
to mention CW, and then add the the 30 80 meter add on board.  I thought
about adding the 3080m board at the same time but since I have not built a
kit since my high school days I don't want to get ahead of myself so I think
the one thing at a time plan would be best for me.

I have not bought any de-soldering equipment yet but but I'm sure that will
be next on the list. I am looking forward to getting started and I'm already
looking ahead to building the K1 and then the k2.

Ed
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