[Elecraft] K3 Audio Upgrade Mod

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Floated off? Did you heat both ends at the same time? 

I haven't checked the parts on that particular board, but many such parts
are attached to the board with a drop of adhesive before they're soldered.  

When mounting SMDs - piggyback or on a bare board, I tack one lead with a
slightly wet soldering iron tip while holding the part in place, just as
shown in the procedure. When I'm satisfied with the placement, I solder the
other terminal(s). Then, if needed, I go back and touch up the first one. 

That way, at least one terminal is secure at all times to hold the part. 

Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----

Though they're not as much fun for me as through-hole parts, I had no 
particular trouble with the SMT resistors.
I did wonder why they're piggybacked instead of replaced. One floated 
off and I had to put it back in.
If they're just parallelled with the original 600 ohms, why not replace 
them?

Leigh/WA5ZNU