[Elecraft] Can't wait!

[kc4kgu@ENTERZONE.NET]

On Tue, 29 Jan 2002, Rich Lentz wrote:

> Something that may be of help to you is a copy of Volume 14 "Introduction to
> Microelectronics" of NEETS (Navy Electricity and Electronics Training
> Series). This course was part of the training given to Navy electronics
> technicians to be qualified to repair "Micro Electronics" -  PCBs (It was
> called Micr electronics when "normal" electronics were vacuum tubes).
> Though written back in the 70's, it is not outdated for the typical ham
> radio kit. Covers soldering, gives good color images of various joints, and
> includes techniques for parts removal. (By the way, if you make a mistake -
> the board is more important then the part! Cut the part off then remove the
> leads. DO NOT try to save the part!!!) Even includes a section on repair of
> damaged circuit boards, pad, and trace replacement.  AND ESD - Electrostatic
> Discharge precautions and techniques.
> 
> I have the complete series in PDF format and can send you a copy if desired.
> Volume 14 is 4MGB so I will only send if requested as many e-mail servers
> will not accept that size of a file.  You may also be able to find it on the
> internet with a Google search for "Navy NEETS" and then look on the web
> pages for module 14.
> 
> As a retired Navy Chief Electronics Technician, I can attest to the value of
> the material in the NEETS course.
> 
> Rich
> ke0zx

Rich,

Just depending on when you were in the Navy, you might have been one of my
students.  It has been about 13 years or so but, I was "on the block" at
MCCES, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms.  It's been that long since I've
undertaken this type of project however and as such, I'm relying on advice
from those who have already taken on the challenge.

73 and Semper Fi de John (kc4kgu)