[Elecraft] K1 Front Panel missing IC Sockets ???

[Dave]

Bill

IC sockets reduce reliability, so I wouldn't use them unless absolutely
necessary, e.g. to allow for upgrading firmware.

Dave, G4AON
K1 #1154, K2 #1892

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Carter" <kg4fxg@yahoo.com>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 1:57 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Front Panel missing IC Sockets ???


> I noticed that the Front Panel U2, U3, U5 are missing
> IC sockets.  Can we add IC sockets for these?  I hate
> to solder direct to IC!!!  I know they didn't include
> them in the kit.
>
> Why isn't there IC sockets?  Clearence?
>
> Any reason why you can't solder the IC sockets first
> before anything else is added to the board.  Easier to
> get them level that way.
>
> Thanks in advance, I'm sure I am not the only one who
> noticed or thought about this???
>
> Bill KG4FXG