[Elecraft] Leaded or non-leaded solder

[Don Wilhelm]

Raymond,

The Elecraft boards comply with ROHS.

You can use leaded solder.  The solder used on the Elecraft boards is 
non-leaded, but leaded solder will mix with it just fine.  I have used 
it many times.
The problem with hand soldering with non-lead solder is that it does not 
flow well, so I stay away from it for my work.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/10/2016 10:12 AM, Raymond METZGER wrote:
> Hello Elecrafters,
>
> I have decided to install KPAIO3MDKT on the K3S, I'm just starting to build,
> which means soldering one electrolytic capacitor on two existing pads on the
> KPAI03 module board.
> I don't know it the Elecraft modules - or all PCB devices in the USA - use
> leaded or non-leaded solder. Anyway, can I use my leaded solder to do this
> job  ?
>
> My soldering iron and my leaded solder haven't been used significantly since
> I finished my K2-100 and my KAT100 in 2007, so that my solder has been
> bought before no-leaded solder became the norm (at least) in Europe.
> Thank you for your help
>
>