[Boatanchors] Desoldering tools

[Jack Antonio]

I'm looking at getting a desoldering station.

I've heard very good reports on the Hakko 808,
but which, of course, is no longer produced.

It looks like Hakko's replacement is an FR-300, is it
as good as the 808?

Any other suggestions? The major need right now
is for some solid state work, but I have heard that
the 808 did a great job on tube radios as well.

Thanks

Jack Antonio
WA7DIA