[Elecraft] Availability of lead solder in Europe

[Karl Larsen]

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> 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.
>   

    I buy from Mouser often and they are real and yes they will mail to 
Europe at a cost equal to the actual mail cost. They carry EVERYTHING. I 
order by credit card on the Internet and they must be putting the order 
together as soon as I have it in their computer. I get delivery in 3 
days. It takes longer to you I suspect.

    Checked the catalog and they have standard old lead based solder in 
1 pound spools. A couple of spools should be a lifetime supply :-)

73 Karl

> 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
>>
>>     
>
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