[Elecraft] solder

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Fri Feb 6 20:32:01 2004


>=20
> I just bought a pound of multi-core lead solder 83/37 I=20
> think. Does Elecraft have any negative things to say=20
> regarding using this stuff on their rigs??
> Tnx
> Tom
> WB2QDG
>=20

The only things Elecraft says, on the back of their soldering tutorial
that is shipped with the kit, are (I've edited down the full page of
warnings):

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1. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Acid-core solder
Water-soluble flux solder
Any kind of solvent or paste flux

2. RECOMMENDED SOLDER AND TOOLS:

Kester 44 or similar solder.
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And, from their web site:

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Recommended solder:=20

Kester "44" rosin core solder (.020 or .031 diameters are easiest to
use).=20

Radio Shack .022" 62/36/2 silver-bearing solder. (#64-013), $3.79 for a
1.5 oz roll.=20

Any 60/40 or 63/37 rosin flux based solder.=20

Temperature-controlled soldering station, Mouser #578-WTCPT, with PTF-7
tip (Mouser and other tools suppliers are listed below)=20
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I'm sure your 63/37 will be fine.

Al  W6LX