I've built smt and large component kits and agree the smt, of the
larger size at least, is doable with adequate vision and coordination
and magnification after learning the smt technique for soldering and
handling parts.
Nonetheless I prefer larger and more dials rather than cryptically
labeled buttons on tiny radio devices. This is due to my habit of using
a radio and then going on to something else and when I return I have to
learn to use it again (in part)...
I am also concerned how many small radios are not intuitive regarding
their menus and without the manual one can be stuck.
I don't know that a lot of people would want to build an advanced radio
using all smt.
None of this is in reference to Elecraft...love my K1
Bob
N5JYW
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