[Elecraft] K1 Question Please?

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Alexey,

Yes, you didn't mention the type of IC socket :-)

Turned Pin sockets aka Machined Pin sockets provide very reliable 
connections, but are more expensive than the "flat contact" type of socket 
supplied in many amateur kits which can cause problems.

Turned Pin sockets were used in some telephone exchange equipment before the 
advent of SMDs.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD


Alexey Kats wrote on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 7:10 AM:

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> Can it be installed? Yes. Can it work? Yes. Will it cause problems
> mechanically for further assembly process? No. Will it be as reliable
> as soldering? No. Will it be accepted for warranty repairs? No. Will
> it decrease the chance of breaking the board trying to unsolder the
> fried or mis-installed IC by an inexperienced builder? Yes. Will it
> increase the chance of mis-installing IC? Yes. Will it be worth it?
> Depends on your personal preference.
>
> Did I miss anything?