[Elecraft] K2 - RF Board U3 Installation

[Vic Rosenthal]

Gordon & Lois Duff wrote:
> 
> I did a very poor job of installing U3.  It is tight against the PCB at the
> pin 4 end, but much further off the PCB at the pin 1 end.  Is this critical?
> I have tried removing the IC with solder wick, but I don't think I will be
> successful. 

It will work OK -- it's just a matter of aesthetics.  But do NOT try to remove
an IC this way!  If you absolutely must remove one, cut each of the pins above
the board and remove them individually.  The board is MUCH more expensive than a
new IC.

Vic K2VCO