[Elecraft] [KX1] KX1 #02140

[KC9QQ]

Congratulations on your KX1 kit.  I'm sure you will really enjoy building the
kit.  I completed building a K2 about a month ago and enjoyed every minute. 
I would suggest the purchase of a lighted magnifier because it makes the
construction and soldering much easier.  Doing the soldering using a
magnifier takes a little getting used to, but once you develop the hand eye
coordination of the iron under the magnifier you will find it much less
stressful making the solder connections.

I bought a low cost lighted magnifier from Staples for around $30.  It was
worth every penny.

Fred, KC9QQ



EMD wrote:
> 
> 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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