[Elecraft] KX1 Problem Found problem maybe

[Don Wilhelm]

Bob,

The correct way to fix it is to obtain a new firmware chip and socket from
Elecraft.
You certainly can remove the socket and solder the firmware directly into
the PC board, and yes you can use a wire to repair the broken pin.  That is
the least expense and for this instance, it would be expedient.  HOWEVER, if
you ever want to change the firmware, you will have to remove the old
firmware IC at that time (and perhaps install a socket).

The choice is yours to make - electrically it will make no difference,
socket or no socket.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
> Question for Don, Jim or anyone with experience in this.
>
> If I completely removed the ruined 28pin socket and am able to
> solder a little wire onto the broken pin of U1, would it work to
> carefully solder U1 directly to the circuit board without using
> the low profile 28 pin socket?
>
> I suspect that all my problems stem from this error I made early
> on and was just lucky that it has worked for  almost 6 mos.
>
> Thanks for all your help again,
>
> Bob
>
>
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