wayne burdick wrote:
Regarding SMT (surface-mount technology):
We will obviously have to use many more SMDs (surface-mount devices)
in future kits. But they will all be pre-installed, with rare exceptions.
While it is possible to install and remove SMDs by hand, it can
require a lot of practice, patience, steady nerves, unimpaired vision,
and specialized tools. Only a small fraction of kit builders has all
of these *and* the desire to build kits with SMDs. (I can do it, but I
don't like to :)
That said, we may offer small SMD-based accessory kits someday for
those who are interested in learning and applying the necessary skills.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Well I for one would like to try this SMD construction.
I have worked in a service environment with probably the first SMD
devices, which I guess were quite big by modern standards.
Are there any kits available right now to make an interesting project?
73, Deni
GM3SKN F5VJC
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