[hpsdr] Soldering Question, RoHS

[Lyle Johnson]

> I am assembling a kit, non-RoHS compliant, and I would like to add IC 
> sockets to the circuit board. The kit did not come with IC sockets.
> 
> Can regular rosin core solder with lead be used to assemble a circuit board 
> with IC sockets that meet RoHS standards?

Yes.  RoHS just means there isn't lead or certain other metals in the 
alloys.

>  Will the solder stick to the socket pins?

It should wet the pins and adhere just fine.

> Are there any negatives in doing this or should non-RoHS 
> sockets be used.

Shouldn't matter.

73,

Lyle KK7P


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