[Elecraft] Socket IC's

[Glenn Haffly]

Hello All , I have K1 1850 up and running and a K2 in the box to assemble
when time permits.
When assembling the K1 several IC's were soldered directly to the RF board.
When I build the K2 , Is there a reason for not using an IC socket soldered
to the various
boards rather than direct soldering an IC to the boards ? It seems logical
that for future
upgrades and component replacements a socket would  make more sense. Anyone
building a K2 use IC sockets ?

Tnx Glenn
K5ZE