[Elecraft] SMT kits and Elecraft

[wayne burdick]

Regarding SMT (surface-mount technology):

We will obviously have to use many more SMDs (surface-mount devices) in 
future kits. But they will all be pre-installed, with rare exceptions.

While it is possible to install and remove SMDs by hand, it can require 
a lot of practice, patience, steady nerves, unimpaired vision, and 
specialized tools. Only a small fraction of kit builders has all of 
these *and* the desire to build kits with SMDs. (I can do it, but I 
don't like to :)

That said, we may offer small SMD-based accessory kits someday for 
those who are interested in learning and applying the necessary skills.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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