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 <[email protected]> wrote: > From: Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 > To: "n0jrn" <[email protected]> > Cc: "Elecraft" <[email protected]> > 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 > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
