[Elecraft] Solder - In General

[Lyle Johnson]

> I bought Silver-Bearing Solder at Radio Shack (.022 dia, 62/36/2, #64-013E)
> and now, after reading so much on what I used to think was a pretty simple
> subject, Rosin Core:  Good, Acid Core: Bad, I wonder if what I bought is OK?

If the solder is has a rosin (or resin) or "no clean" core -- be it 
60/40, 63/37 or 62/36/2 -- it is fine.

If the solder is water-soluble, or acid core, it is bad.  Very bad.

YMMV, I am not responsible if your kit corrodes, etc... ;-)

73,

Lyle KK7P