[Elecraft] Leaded or non-leaded solder

[Raymond METZGER]

Hi Don,

Thank you for your mail. I'm happy with your recommended solution. But I
have an additional question : what temperature do you recommend for
soldering a part with leaded solder on a ROHS board ?
I my personal notes, inspired by what I read on the Elecraft Web site when I
built my K2-100 in 2006-2007, I see 600 ° to 650 ° F for soldering and 700 °
F for desoldering. But these temperatures were for leaded solder on non ROHS
parts.

And thank you for your phenomenal reactivity and commitment vis-à-vis the
Elecraft community !
Raymond, F4FNT

>> 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