[Boatanchors] Desoldering tools

[W2HX]

I have and love the 808. It completely revolutionized my ability to repair equipment without making matters worse (overheating, making a mess etc). It is a real precision tool. I've even tackled 40 pin dip chips just to swap it into another board to see if the chip was/wasn't the problem. I did this because I was confident I could unsolder it easily and without damaging the chip. 

I have heard some pros and cons on the -300. I can't remember what they were but in general I think it will be a good purchase.


73 Eugene W2HX


-----Original Message-----
From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Antonio
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 12:28 PM
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Boatanchors] Desoldering tools

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



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