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

[giuliano]

Bill,
i have add myself a good quality socket for all IC on my K1 #1523 and all is
working perfectly.
73
Giuliano I0CG



>I noticed that the Front Panel U2, U3, U5 are missingIC 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