[hpsdr] backup boards?

[Philip Covington]

On 3/2/07, Eric Ellison <ecellison at gmail.com> wrote:
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> >
> > A question I've not seen here is 'What happens if our tightly integrated
> > system loses a chip or major component?'  There isn't going to be a
> > readily available backup board and it would be a shame to have a useless
> > box sitting on the bench.
> >
> > N0UU
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> That is one advantage that the guys that have the capability of
> building from bare boards will have - they'll be able to replace the
> bad component provided the component is still available at that point.
>
> Phil N8VB
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> Also with this forum having grown to over 600, and around 100 folks ordering
> bare boards, obviously the 'HPSDR community' has the scope of talent to help
> out someone with a 'problem' even for a profit. As these boards become a
> reality in hardware, we will need to be our own support group for all
> resources.
>
> Eric - AA4SW

If there is a problem, I am sure you can talk someone on the list into
helping you out as far as replacing defective components.

As to the problem of components becoming unavailable - well, can't do
too much about that...

Phil N8VB

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