[Elecraft] Radio Shack Solder ??

[Jack Smith]

Radio Shack has some very nice 2% silver 33%/65% 0.015" solder on 1.5 
ounce rolls. I picked a couple of rolls up on a close out and it's very 
nice stuff to use.

Jack



Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Rob,
>
> The solder available at Radio Shack is of a larger diameter than I 
> like to use.  While the solder is OK, the large diameter means that 
> once it melts, you already have too much solder on the connection.  I 
> recommend a solder diameter of 0.020 inches or smaller (I personally 
> use 0.015 for thru hole work and 0.010 for SMD work).  For 
> construction of the KX1 or other densely packaged kits, I highly 
> recommend a small diameter solder so you can easily control the amount 
> fed to the connection.
>
> While there is nothing wrong with the standard 60/40 alloy, you will 
> find the eutectic 63/37 alloy a bit better since it has no plastic 
> state and cold solder joints are practically non-existent when it is 
> used.
>
> As for flux, most any kind of mildly-activated rosin core flux will do 
> fine.
>
> Mouser carries Kester solder and I like the Kester 285 for all-around 
> electronics use.  Look at Mouser PN 533-24-6337-6422 .015 dia. or 
> 533-24-6337-6401 .020 dia.
>
> Stay away from the water soluble flux (corrosive unless removed by 
> industrial methods) and the lead free solders - lead free solders 
> require a higher melting temperature and are extremely difficult to 
> remove if component removal becomes necessary.
>
> I have not used the RS soldering station, so I cannot comment.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Rob Lundahl wrote:
>> Are any of the Radio Shack solder types acceptable for a KX1 build?
>>
>> Also any opinions on their digital solder station 64-009?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
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