Thanks, Les. Luckily, I have learned to solder during my years as an Amateur Radio Operator and have my heat gun all warmed up.
I know I have dithered on my selection of which vendor to go with, and I think I have finally settled on my choice. I have based it on communications with people like you, who have personal experience with the products, local information (my "mentors), and even contacting the vendors themselves. I was particularly interested in the clarity of their instruction packets and the level of technical phone support.
You may be surprised at my selection. I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes.
