Kevin, My current choice would be this one: http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I purchased an earlier non-digital version a few years ago and love it. It is a bit expensive, but should last for years, and parts and tips are readily available. Also check EPO as they have several models to choose from. If you just need a cheap iron and some solder, let me know and I’ll donate one of my old ones, all retired after the Hakko purchase. Good luck, Jon / KF5TFJ > On Jun 3, 2015, at 3:06 PM, Kevin Thornsberry via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I have an [audio] microphone cord that I need to repair so I'll use this as > an excuse to outfit myself with a serviceable soldering iron or gun and some > appropriate solder/flux for my new ham hobby as well. I assume my primary use > would be soldering connectors on ground cables and antennae leads. > > I would welcome any recommendations. > > Thanks > > Kevin Thornsberry W5KLT > > > _______________________________________________ > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org _______________________________________________ BVARC mailing list [email protected] http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
