[Elecraft] OT: Expedition soldering iron/station

[Paul Erickson]

I am getting some tool together for an upcoming DXpedition, and the issue
of a decent soldering iron came to mind. Where we will be operating from
has 220v, so my regular station will not be suitable by itself. As I see
it, there are 4 possible options.

1 - Look for 220v iron
2 - Get a 12v iron to run off one of the 12v supplies. Weller makes a 2v
version of their iron, but $110. is a bit steep for a couple of weeks.
3 - Bring a 12vdc to 110vac inverter and run one of our existing stations.
4 - 220v to 110v transformer

I realize one can get butane irons, but while that would be fine for
outdoor antenna work, I would want to use one for fine work.

Any other suggestions?


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