[Elecraft] Re: Approved Solder

[Tom Hammond NØSS]

Hi Bob:

>Hi Tom. What is the problem with Kester "no clean" solder and flux 245?
>I have just completed my K2 with this after a recommendation from a
>friend at a local aerospace electronics fabrication facility. Shall I
>make him walk the plank?

Oh, not in the least... <G>

Elecraft doesn't 'recommend' no-clean (e.g. Kester 245) because it utilizes 
a minimum of rosin, and sometimes this 'assists' newbie builders in not 
completing 'clean' solder joints... joints where a bit more rosin might 
have allowed them to flow the solder a bit more fully. No-clean often 
requires a bit more 'technique' to use well than do the RMA or RA fluxed 
products.

For those who CAN solder well, and know what to look for when soldering, 
245 can be used... and will produce beautiful results.

Tom