On 16/02/2014, Andy <andy.g6lbq@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Not everyone is able to work with SMD parts so I offered the Si570 as a > pre-mounted part in my kits. With the addition of a second 8 pin DIP > socket the Si570 becomes plug and play! > I am Looking forward to building the Minima myself and have been > enjoying following the mailing list. > Andy de G6LBQ My dear friend Andy, 1) Not everyone is able to work with SMD parts if it comes in tiny SSOP or BGA package! 2) but here it's leads spaced large enough that compared with DIP package, therefore it's more comfortable mounting it directly on PCB, & DIP socket is unnecessary. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Since being holiday today, I will post a fat parcel tomorrow, to all G6, M6 including yours. My friend in London suggested to say £2 per set of PCB shipped to UK + domestic postage of £2 (doing no business here, & I already proposed old barter trade system to all) Thanks for your best wishes to me, I am looking forward to learn more of RF from skilled persons like you Sir. WELCOME TO TEAM MINIMOS http://www.hfsignals.org/index.php/Main_Page (mailed from mobile)