[Elecraft] Availability of lead solder in Europe

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

You might try ordering from Mouser - they state their export policy as
follows "Mouser exports to over 100 countries with no minimum order or
handling fee.  Go to www.mouser.com/terms for details and restrictions."

I have no experience, just passing the info.

73,
Don W3FPR


> -----Original Message-----
>
> 	My understanding from the radio engineers at work is that lead
> solder is permitted for use in the aerospace and military
> industries because
> the lead free stuff is not reliable enough. What will become difficult in
> time is obtaining leaded solder for amateur use in the EU; it is no longer
> stocked by Maplins (the nearest thing we have in the UK to radio shack)
> which is odd because they also sell kits which need lead solder
> to make. So
> it might be a good idea if the fine folks at Elecraft were to offer a roll
> of lead solder as a purchasable option for those of us who are unable to
> source it in Europe.
>
> 	That's all folks,
>
> Steve G0XAR
>