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

Wed Apr 2 21:02:04 2003

I guess on this one I lean on the other side of the fence. I installed
some high quality AMP sockets into all of the IC positions in my K1. I'd
much rather have this and be able to pull a defective chip. I have run
into bad sockets in the past, but if you use good quality sockets you
shouldn't have any problems. Just my opinion of course...

73's Trev KG6CYN
http://www.qsl.net/kg6cyn

----- Original Message -----
From: William Carter <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 4:57 PM
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
>
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