[Elecraft] K2 KPA100 T1 and T2 solder installation

William Moore whmoore at sympatico.ca
Tue Sep 24 15:55:14 EDT 2013


I am about to solder transformers T1 and T2 onto my KPA100 board and request
some guidance as to type of soldering iron to use. Equipment available to me
for soldering is a 35 watt soldering iron with a 1/8 inch wide chisel tip or
a soldering station adjustable to over 900 degrees,F, with a about a 0.8 mm
chisel tip.

Do either of these soldering tools qualify as a "heavy soldering iron" as
suggested in the instructions? Which of the two available to me would be
best to use in this application and, if neither, what type and wattage of
soldering iron would be recommended?

Any advice for this critical installation would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Bill, VE2WMA




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