[Elecraft] Soldering station

[Bill W4ZV]

Nelson Wittstock K8DJC wrote:
> 
> Since I would like to keep updating my 
> K3 it looks like I will need to buy a soldering station.  In looking
> through 
> Googled references I see many stations in the $100 and up range.  Is it 
> absolutely necessary to spend that much to ensure the safety of my radio
> or 
> are there some less expensive suitable alternatives?
> 

No it's not necessary.  The Circuit Specialists CSI-STATION1A is a virtual
clone of the Hakko 936...same circuit diagram, same ESD protection, same
physical construction and uses the same tips...but it only costs $39.95.

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

It comes with a 0.8 mm conical tip (good for fine pitch SMD digital devices)
but I would also recommend a 1.6 mm chisel tip (KD-M-1.6D for $4.95) for
general use (including all recent K3 mods, K2 thru-hole assembly, etc).

If you order at least $50.00 worth, you can also get a DMM free.

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/level.itml/icOid/190

73,  Bill  W4ZV



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