[Elecraft] K3 Circuit Board Traces

2008-06-21 Thread Gary Bartlett VE1RGB
Here's a question for experienced ex-K2 types who have done Elecraft-approved mods involving replacement of SMTs on the main circuit board of the K3: Can I expect working with the K3 boards to be similar to working with the K2 circuit boards so far as lifting or damage to traces are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Circuit Board Traces

2008-06-21 Thread Brian Lloyd
I've watched a good training video for working with SMTs but my concern is with the board and not with the process. Even after nearly 48 years of kit-building including two all-up K2/100s, I'm still intimidated by the thought of those danged SMTs and can't decide whether or not I want to