The Hakko is a good choice. The important thing, I think, is the
temperature control. Don't get anything that isn't temperature controlled.
The exception I would make to that is the iron you need to solder the
braid to PL-259's. That needs a big honking chunk of hot metal to work
properly. I think the best iron to use for that is one they sell to the
guys who do stained glass. I don't know that they make irons that have
a temperature control and have a tip that has enough metal to work in
that application.
On 6/3/2015 3:51 PM, Jon Noxon via BVARC wrote:
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
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