[Elecraft] Possible REALLY GOOD BUY on T/C Soldering Stn

[Bill Tippett]

W9GB wrote:
 >1.  This offering has been noticed by US authorized
Haako dealers.  I can't repeat what they side here.
This dealer believes that the Far East mfg. is
second sourcing this product to CSI.

         These are going fast.  Last night CSI had 10 in stock...6 now.

 >2.  The iron connector to the base apparently is a bit
different.  I would be interested in hearing from Bill Tippett,
Tom Hammond or an Elecraft list member.

         I only have the CSI unit so I have nothing to compare it to.

 >4.  As Tom, N0SS has mentioned before -- soldering iron tip
availability and prices can be difficult at times.  I have
noticed this problem with all mfg. over past 5 months.  Make a
list of the tips that you will need for you kit building -- their
are sales on tips that occur (such as Wassco's half-price tip
sale -- 11 months ago).

         I noticed "sellerlin" (e-Bayer from Hong Kong) selling two 
different sets of 10 tips each for $15 plus $9.50 S&H.  Since CSI charges 
$4.95 each, this may be a good deal if you need that many.  Feedback 
ratings for "sellerlin" appear to be excellent, but I have no personal 
experience with him.

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                                                 73,  Bill  W4ZV