[Elecraft] K2 SN# 3522 Build Starting - Question

[Don Wilhelm]

Trevor,
There was some discussion on the socket question a short while back - as I
recall, using machine pin sockets in place of the 'Elecraft issue' sockets
is OK - but only for the devices that Elecraft normally puts into sockets.

You may want to consider the effects of the gold plated pins with the tinned
device leads - in the past I recall some problems were addressed within the
engineering community (not the Elecraft reflector) but I can't recall the
resolution (if there even was one) nor the particular application.  Perhaps
someone else can provide you with more information on that part - or use
tinned machine pin sockets.

73,
Don W3FPR

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> The question that I have is this. I would like to replace the sockets
> that came with the kit with Mill-Max machined sockets with gold contacts
> and sleeves. I know that this is probably overkill, and I'm sure that
> the AMP sockets that came with the kit would work just fine, but I have
> a bunch of brand new ones from another project. These sockets tend to be
> very reliable down the road. BTW, I'm not talking about socketing IC's
> that don't require a socket, just the ones that came with a socket (CPU,
> LCD Driver etc.). Does anyone see a problem with this? Sounds like a
> silly question, but I'd rather ask than have something bite me in the
> butt!
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