[Elecraft] KX1 IC QUESTION

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

The shoulders will go down to the top of the socket so there is no (or =
only
a very, very tiny) space showing. With a low-profile socket like this, =
it
can take some pressure. Hold the board with thumb or fingers supporting =
it
under the socket and thumb or fingers pressing down on the IC and =
squeeze,
working you way along the IC and from side to side.

 If it won't go all the way down, pull the IC and inspect each socket =
hole
with a magnifier and strong light, looking for any sign of solder in the
hole. If too much solder is applied while soldering the pins to the =
board,
it can wick up into the hole for that pin. If you've got solder in one,
you'll need to replace the socket.

Ron AC7AC=20

-----Original Message-----
I have been having problems with my KX1's receiver and the support =
people
asked me to check if the main IC is fully sitting in the socket. (I'm at
work and I can't think of it's part # - the large IC which sits in a =
socket)
I think it is in all the way, but there is a small space between the =
pin's
shoulders and the socket. Is this ok or should it be inserted further so
that there shoulders reach the tops of the sockets? Any help would be
appreciated.

John Mahon N2YC