[Elecraft] OT: SMT kits?

[Michael Harris]

G'day,

> I would *never* buy any kit that requires more than an item or two of
SMT
> work.  SMT construction is specifically designed *only*  for machine
> assembly.  IMO, any SMT kit must come with almost all the SMT components
> pre-assembled to the PC boards to be acceptable.

Well I guess "through hole" is going to vanish sooner or later, probably
sooner, so we had better get used to it.

Yes, I would buy a kit that uses SMT components.  A right royal pain in
the butt no doubt, so I would like to start small (no pun intended).

Regards,

Mike VP8NO
#1400 + re-heat