RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substance) - the EU/Europe has made it a mandate to use no lead... Its spreading world-wide to reduce lead levels...
Eric ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Russell To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:50 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Solder What's the deal with no-lead solder? Is it better or is there another government mandate in the works? I've been using 60/40 solder for over 50 years now. Not aware of any health probems associated with lead solder. I noticed one of the radio manufactures advertised a radio built with no-lead solder. Jim WK5y
