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Because of the size of this thing I don't plan on
having a silkscreen. But I am going to use a solder
mask.

This board is 1X3 inches. I can get 4 or 5 boards from
a 4X6 panel.

Worst case cost is about $2/board exculding my time.
Remember, I am retired. And the RAINY SEASON seems to
have arrived in Seattle!

To be viable this transmitter has to be able to be
sold for $50. I can't afford a $20 commercial PCB for
that price. The electronic components come out right
at $10.

Here is sample of what I am planning to make:
http://http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=MR6

I just pulle the first board out of the soup. It's a
little rough but useable for the next phase.

I am going to need a MIDGET or a MICROSCOPE to
assemble this thing! I may be able to go back to 0805
resistors and capacitors now that I have really seen
the board.

Bob Macklin
Seattle, Wa.