Any temperature controlled station from Hakko, Weller or Metcal will be more that adequate for ham use.
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For a kit with new parts, you could use a leaded solder (60/40 or 63/37) with a no clean flux. Save the ugly rosin core for dirty antenna wires :-) in either case, scrub the flux off with 99% IPA and blow that off with compressed air.?
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ROHS is not a requirement for homebrew stuff, at least in the USA. IMO, Kester still tops the list, but there are a few others out there.
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Repairs and correcting mistakes on PTH components is a real pain without a powered vacuum desoldering tool. Check out the Hakko 808, or don't screw up!
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Dave
