[Elecraft] Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

[Lyle Johnson]

> My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm 
> looking for a new, name-brand, IC-safe, temp controlled tip station.  Any 
> recommendations for model...Hakko or Weller?  I'm hoping to keep my 
> expenditure to $125 or less.

I have a pair of Hakko 936 and use them for everything.  I also have an 
Edsyn 951SX which works well, but I prefer the Hakko.

If you aren't looking for a station, but just a very good iron, the 
Edsyn CL1080 would be my choice.

73,

Lyle KK7P