[Elecraft] K1 U2 extraction help!

[Don Wilhelm]

Gary,

Good decision.

Just think of it this way - even if it costs $25 to $30 to order one (or 
2 or 3) from an electronics distributor like DigiKey or Mouser or 
others, that is a small price compared to the price of a board and the 
rest of the components that are mounted on it.  In this particular case, 
you ae likely to get a single one for much less from Elecraft.

Don't be 'penny-wise and pound (dollar) foolish' - all things have their 
relative value.  This is not a time to fool with typical ham frugality, 
there is too much relative value at stake.

73,
Don W3FPR

Gary W. Marklund wrote:
> Thanks to all that replied on and off list. I've tried a wick and the RS 
> solder sucker and have the bottom clean and clear but there is still 
> just a bit but enough solder on the top of the board to hold the IC in 
> place. Think I'll go the safe route and order a replacement from 
> Elecraft and clip the leads on the existing one.
>
> 73,
> Gary
> KJ7RT
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