[Elecraft] K2 (gasp, a real K2 question) KPA100 idea

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

As long as you use a good socket, there should be no adverse effects - 
all the signals operate near DC or very low frequencies.  Long term 
there is always more of a chance for oxidation between the chip leads 
and the socket than with a properly soldered-in chip, so you may want to 
re-seat the chip every 2 to 3 years just to wipe away any possible 
oxidation - it really depends on 'the air you breathe' how rapidly 
oxidation can develop - the coastal salt air seems to accelerate it.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jferg977 at aol.com wrote:
> If I install an IC socket for U2 on my KPA100, will there be any adverse  
> effects?  Don't ask why I would want to do this.  I would have to  admit to more 
> than the usual stupidity.
>  
> 73   AI4TO    John Ferguson   M/V  Arcadian
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