[Elecraft] Radio Shack Solder ??

[AJSOENKE at aol.com]

Some builders prefer other alloys that contain silver, etc.  Be aware that 
they do not all have the same melting temperatures. This could lead to 
frustration, damaged boards/components, or also a better solder job. Just check the 
characteristics - all are published on company web sites  - before you begin.
 
I've been building with solder since I was 7 years old ( My dad bought me a 
one tube radio kit ).
I used my wood burning kit (Weller) with a filed down copper tip. The only 
solder I could find was in the garage where I helped dad repair the radiator on 
our 37 Ford (90hp). It was made by a company called "ACIDCORE" and it was 
about the diameter of my school pencils. The radio worked great and I had it until 
I found out I could hook it up to the phonograph and play music through it on 
the kitchen radio.  It was OK until I started getting request from the 
neighbors for records I didn't have.  A neighbor friend dropped in, his name was 
K6MJX, a funny name I thought, he told me I might like to hear about another way 
to use my talents. The rest is history!! Thanks Dick, may you rest in peace.
 
73 de WA6VNN, Al



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