About the only lead to worry about at my age ( or any adult ) is the lead
that comes out of a muzzle......
Best wishes
Rich
Lead scare technologies, profit big time....
>From: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>
>Reply-To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
>To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
>Subject: Re: [TenTec] CVS TDE headphones
>Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:52:39 -0500
>
>In other words, they use traditional lead-based solder, which we have
>been doing forever in ham radio. The new regulatory environment is
>making everybody switch to lead-free technologies. This is probably a
>good idea, but I wouldn't panic. On the other hand, I wouldn't let
>children gnaw on soldered wires.
>
>Washing your hands frequently is a good idea for all sorts of reasons!
>
>73 Martin AA6E
>
>On 12/28/05, ron <roncasa@verizon.net> wrote:
> > This is a known warning for period of time now.
> > It seems China does not adhere to health codes as we do, to products
> > used in the home.
> > They use lead-based products to make wire.
> > Thus I would side with caution:
> > Using cables made from China in "fixed" connections from ur radio to a
> > tuner for example, (handling is minimal) shouldn't present a problem.
> >
> > Otherwise, frequent handling, like handling solder (which too, contains
> > lead) you should wash your hands.
> >
> > Ron wb1hga
> >
> > M Schell wrote:
> > > I purchased a set for $9.99 today at CVS. It came with a notice that
>the
> > > 'coating of the electrical wires contains lead... Wash your hands
>after
> > > using the set.' Are these headphones problematic healthwise?
> >
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