K1 Question Please?

[Eric Champine]

Hi all.
I am at the point on the K1's front panel where I am supposed to solder in
the 3 "8 pin IC's" to the front panel.
The main chip has a IC Socket installed. I have extra 8 pin IC sockets in my
junk box. Is it OK to install the IC sockets or is there a problem with
space?
Thanks if anyone can help me.

73 de W2EEC

Eric
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[Alexey Kats]

Eric,

I don't think there will be any problem as long as the sockets you
have do not interfere with the components around those ICs. The only
piece which gets even close to those three ICs on the front panel
would be battery compartment, but since ICs in sockets won't be any
higher than the main controller in its socket it should not be causing
any trouble.

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Eric Champine <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi all.
> I am at the point on the K1's front panel where I am supposed to solder in
> the 3 "8 pin IC's" to the front panel.
> The main chip has a IC Socket installed. I have extra 8 pin IC sockets in my
> junk box. Is it OK to install the IC sockets or is there a problem with
> space?
> Thanks if anyone can help me.
>
> 73 de W2EEC
>
> Eric
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Eric,

There may be space in that particular location, but there are
reliability problems.  Sockets provide an added chance of a poor
connection at each IC pin.

The use of sockets in places where not specified is NOT recommended.
I repair a LOT of Elecraft gear, and the instances where an IC is
damaged and must be replaced is very low.  Most problems stem from
improper soldering and components that are in the wrong locations,
diodes backwards, improperly tinned toroid leads, and improperly counted
toroid turns.  Use care when assembling your K1, solder in the ICs
(except for the firmware chip) and it will work just fine when you are done.

73,
Don W3FPR

Eric Champine wrote:
> Hi all.
> I am at the point on the K1's front panel where I am supposed to solder in
> the 3 "8 pin IC's" to the front panel.
> The main chip has a IC Socket installed. I have extra 8 pin IC sockets in my
> junk box. Is it OK to install the IC sockets or is there a problem with
> space?
> Thanks if anyone can help me.
>
>  
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