[Elecraft] K2 first power-up

[Vic K2VCO]

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> LS,
> 
> On grounding the crystals - use a high heat (800 deg F) on the iron to 
> heat the crystal can quickly, use a large tip if possible.  Put a large 
> flat area of the iron on the side of the crystal can to aid heat 
> transfer.  The key is to heat the crystal can as quickly as possible - 
> long heat-soaking is what damages components more so than high temperatures.

I find that it also helps to roughen up the spot on the crystal that you are going to 
solder to with a bit of fine emery paper first.
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco