[TowerTalk] solder

jimlux jimlux at earthlink.net
Sat Jan 16 08:11:57 PST 2010


Gary K9GS wrote:
> In addition, the reason Elecraft probably specifies the use of leaded solder 
> is that due to the higher melting point of lead-free solders they are 
> probably NOT using higher temperature PCB laminate.  They are concerned 
> about damaged traces on the PCB.
> 
> 

Good point.. there are indium based lead free solders that have pretty 
low melting points, but they're probably a bit exotic for the average 
ham.  Easier for them to just say: Use that old spool you have stashed 
in the garage.


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