[hpsdr] Type of kits forthcoming

[Martin Hirsch]

I would prefer option "C" because my eyes are getting older and it is much 
cheaper for those who are not familiar with SMD-soldering. When buying a kit 
I have only one try to make it work. I see myself buying the second kit to 
do it better. The best option of course is to have the choice.

Martin DL5YEJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Fish K6GGO" <rwfish at comcast.net>
To: <hpsdr at hpsdr.org>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 5:36 PM
Subject: [hpsdr] Type of kits forthcoming


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> Normally I would prefer option "A" because I enjoy the building process, 
> and it is usually cheaper. I do have some experience with SMT so I don't 
> believe I would have a problem with it. However, I hadn't considered the 
> cost of repackaging for kits. So the cost savings of option "A" might be 
> washed out. I could easily be talked into Option "B" with some of the more 
> difficult components premounted. Just because I am capable of doing that 
> kind of work doesn't mean it won't give me a headache. As for testing, I 
> don't mind testing the cards at this end. Provided there is a test 
> procedure with Pass/Fail criteria and it won't require a logic analyzer. 
> If it can be done with a dvm, a scope and maybe sig generator I could 
> handle it. I guess my long winded answer would be option "B"
>
> Bob  K6GGO
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> On 7/21/06, Alberto I2PHD <i2phd at weaksignals.com> wrote:
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>>> Lyle Johnson wrote:
>>
>>
>>>> >
>>>> > Given the three options above, which type would you prefer to see, 
>>>> > and why?
>>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My vote goes to having the SMT components premounted, and the rest in 
>>> kit form.
>>> Or at least the big, multi-leg SMT chips premounted. You can always 
>>> replace a damaged or lost SMT R or C, while for an
>>> IC, that would be a bit more problematic.
>>>
>>> 73  Alberto  I2PHD
>>
>>
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