[Elecraft] Soldering Stations Question

[Robert]

I use a METCAL soldering station and a METCAL Desoldering station.  This 
is a real high end and expensive set-up and not for everyone.
Weller is good but not made in the USA. At least not anymore.  
Components are made in China and Mexico like everything else.
Get whatever you are comfortable with.  Many soldering stations are 
overkill for most hobbiest.  Pace makes a nice small soldering station 
called the
Heatwise and like the METCAL uses the Currie effect to maintain very 
stable tip temp regardless of thermal load.

Bottom line is to get something that your comfortable with and won't 
empty your wallet.

Robert VE3RPF