[Elecraft] KPA100

[Ken Alexander]

I hope to be building a KPA100 myself in another month or so.  How does one distinguish a good quality IC socket from a less-than-good one?  Is there something apparent to the naked eye?

Thanks and 73,

Ken



--- On Wed, 12/9/09, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100
> To: "n0jrn" <n0jrn at mchsi.com>
> Cc: "Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth..net>
> Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 1:18 PM
> Jerry,
> 
> Since U4 does not carry any RF signals, a socket there
> would not be a 
> problem, other than reduced reliability because of socket
> contact 
> failure.  Use a good quality socket for longer
> trouble-free operation.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> n0jrn wrote:
> > Gang:
> >
> > I'm in the process of replacing U4 on the KPA's
> board.
> >
> > Just curious if it would hurt anything if I install a
> socket in this 
> > position.
> >
> > That would make it much easier to replace should I
> have an issue with this 
> > IC again.
> >
> > Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks and 72:         
>    Jerry     
>    N0JRN 
> >   
> >
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