[Elecraft] Solder?

[Alexandra Carter]

I've dealt with Circuit Specialists and that sounds like something 
they'd do.

Go over to Fry's and get some Kester #44.

73 de Alex NS6Y.

On Mar 4, 2006, at 7:11 AM, Spence Wilhelm wrote:

> Just wondering about solder quality...  Getting ready to build my K2 
> and want to make sure I have the right solder for the job.  The 
> elecraft site lists several brands/types.   This week I stopped into 
> Circuit Specialists in Mesa AZ and bought some solder.  When I asked 
> if they had any Kester solder they sold me this stuff.
>
> ---- description----
> RH60 Solder 1lb Spool, .031'' Diam, 60/40 (Sn%/Pb%) (RH60-1)
> Here is quality solder manufactured to the highest standards at a 
> tremendous price. Circuit Specialists is a direct importer of this 
> product and our large purchasing power enables us to offer this 
> product at great savings. Manufactured with pure tin from Malaysia, 
> and lead ingots from Australia. This solder has obtained prestigious 
> Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) certification. It surpasses all 
> levels defined in JIS and MIL standards for solderability, 
> non-corrosiveness and conductivity. Melting points are 362°-365°F for 
> the 63/37 and 365°-383°F for the 60/40.
>
> http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/6259
>
> --------------
>
> Anybody have opinions/experience with the solder from Circuit 
> Specialists?  Would it be a good choice for the K2?  It appears to 
> solder well and is quite clean.  Some of the older kester that I have 
> seems to have a lot more flux than this stuff.  Thoughts?
>
> 73,
>
> Spence W7CSW
>
>
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