[Elecraft] soldering iron recommendations

[Phil Wheeler]

Chuck Roedel wrote:

>Hello to everyone,
>
>I used a Weller WTCPT for soldering my K2 and accessories .I see in the KPA100 manual the final transistors must be soldered in with a higher wattage iron than what's used for assembling the rest of the unit. 
>What would be a good iron to purchase for this task?
>

A Weller soldering gun will suffice.  The one I use is also what I use 
for soldering PL-259s and the like.

BTW -- the KPA100 instructions mention an 800 deg tip temp.  I've used a 
700 deg tip on the WTCPT and it works fine.

73, Phil