Note: I’ve redacted 2 posts to keep things un-heated.
That said, I do sympathize with worries about global tariffs etc. That’s one reason why it’s important to me to get as broad as possible inventory to Mouser as a non-EU backup source.
Regarding the actual topic: after the problem with the full copper in the top back plate was discovered, we immediately paused ongoing production and resumed it ~a week later with a new, fixed top back plate that has the copper removed in the antenna areas. If you have a Pocket Reform, we can add a free replacement plate into any open MNT shop order that you might have to save on shipping. Just write a line to support@mntre.com including your order number and your original MNT Pocket Reform order number (CS or MNT), subject “Please include a Pocket Reform back plate in my order”.
We’ll also add the new plate as a non-profit replacement part in the shop ASAP, I just wanted to get a bit more field testing from a few people who have already got one. So far there’s good feedback here: Rock solid wifi (RK3588)