[Elecraft] K2 KPA100 T1 and T2 solder installation

[Don Wilhelm]

Bill,

I would suggest the 1/8 inch tip iron because the tip has more heat mass 
and the larger surface area will transfer heat to a larger area of the 
solder pads.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/24/2013 3:55 PM, William Moore wrote:
> 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?
>
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