The Xytronics soldering station you are considering is a fine choice....I borrowed an Xytronics model 168 soldering station (different model, but similar, has analog temp meter) to assemble the first 1/2 of my K2, when my "lender" needed it to be returned for his own projects. I purchased a Techamerica (Radio Shack brand on sale for $50 at the time) and finished the K2 with it, but the "iron" is much longer and clumsier to use than the Xytronics. Best part of this story is that last summer I found a brand new in the box, never used Xytronic Model 168 at a garage sale for $5.00 !! Also included was a 1 lb. new roll of Kester 44 solder! I/m sure the gent that sold it didn't know what he had....probably was given as a gift?
> In that vein, any recommendations for a decent soldering station - maybe > Jameco's analog, temp. controlled $58 one with a screwdriver tip? It's > Jameco part #229673 at > > http://jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=100 > > 01&catalogId=10001&productId=129019 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
