Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread - lot's of good advice, especially Ron's post.
I've decided to go with the Hakko 808 tool as I have some other rework to do where it will be useful. I think it's great that the install procedure is thoroughly debugged using readily available tools, though. This attention to detail is a big part of what makes Elecraft kits so terrific, and the builder's experience so postive. 73, Mike N2HTT ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:39 pm Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Desoldering and installing the KX1 3080 option > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com