[Elecraft] Soldering stations.

[Bob Nielsen]

Ron, I think you responded to the wrong message (about the KX1). :^)

Weller also has soldering stations with an adjustable temperature
control.  I have used the WTCP type with fixed-temperature tips but
prefer the adjustable model WES50 which I used to build my K2.  This
model has been replaced by the WES51, which is probably a bit more
expensive than the Hakko 936, also a very fine product.

Xytronics has a similar station, which is probably a bit less expensive.

Bob, N7XY

On Mon, Nov 15, 2004 at 07:17:47PM -0800, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> I have a Hakko 936 that I really like. I like it better than the Wellers
> because I can adjust the temperature by a simple twist of the knob. Comes up
> from cold to 700F in about 20 seconds, and has plenty of heat to avoid
> temperature "droop" when doing a lot of joints.
> 
> I bought one a couple of years ago and the first tip is still as clean as
> the day I put it on. I got mine from Tequipment.net. I see they currently
> sell there in the $80 range. That's cheap for the quality of the iron, in my
> experience (http://tinyurl.com/56r3n) 
> 
> Not connected with Tequipment myself, of course, except happy to have done
> business with them.
> 
> Ron AC7AC
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> I am looking for a built KX1 with tuner. Are there any out there looking for
> a new home??
> 
> Tim VE6SH
>