[Elecraft] [KX1] KX1 #02140

[EMD]

Hi Fred,

Thanks and the same to you for finishing your K2.  That looks like a  
real fun project.  I would someday like to build a K2 but I think my  
next project will be the 4 band K1.  I have a lot to learn and I enjoy  
putting things together and it keeps me busy.

I will pick up a magnifier, I wear glass with bifocals and I end up  
taking the glasses off and doing the soldering up close and personal  
with my PCB about 12 inches away from my face.  I did buy a nice light  
that helps in reading finding parts out of the bags.

I had a question about soldering.  Does the solder need to flow over  
the lead on both sides of the PCB or is one side with a clean  
connection okay?

Anyhow thanks for your thoughts,

Ed, KE7HGA
On Feb 19, 2009, at 12:28 PM, KC9QQ (via Nabble) wrote:

> 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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