[Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

[Tom Azlin N4ZPT]

Hi Bob,

I disagree. Did you read the Elecraft instructions??  Please do so then
comment to Elecraft on the errors in their ways.

Thanks and 73, tom n4zpt

On 4/19/2012 12:04 PM, Bob wrote:
> I do not believe cutting the part in half is a good idea. The stress
> is applied to the pads and they can lift off the board. The potential
> for board damage, is very high.
>
> 73, Bob K2TK
>
> On 4/19/2012 10:46 AM, Tom Azlin N4ZPT wrote:
>> Hi Lee,
>>
>> I replaced that SMT resistor with the supplied SMT resistor. Was
>> pretty easy. Cut the old one in half in place, then unsoldered the
>> two pieces.
>>
>>
>> 73, tom n4zpt
>>
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