OK, I'm late in throwing in my two cents. I have the Anderson Power Pole crimper and have used another also that is the correct size and has the proper jaws but it is not a ratcheting type. It is usable but is not as foolproof as the ratcheting type. The Anderson is the "correct" one and applies the proper force, and fits the sleeve and the wire size you are using. If you do not use this type, the wire will be loose or the connector deformed and will not fit or make a secure connection.
What I am trying to say is that even IF you buy the Anderson crimper, you are likely to screw up a few of the first ones you try to crimp. Now you have to solder anyway or order some more connectors, not what you want when you are hot to get on the air. My suggestion, unless you have the proper tool and therefore are likely proficient at crimping, is to ORDER the wired set from Elecraft and save yourself the possible problems with first time crimps (OR SOLDER them in the first place). I will be making my own as I already have plenty stock of the all the parts and the proper tool and have made more than 100 connections so I do not feel intimidated by the process and the crimps that I get are very good electrically and physically. I still can't be sloppy about it as it is not hard to mess one up. 73, Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Maddock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3? > > I have seen a lot of talk about the power pole connectors. Am > I right in assuming that I will get a new power cord with my K3? > I will be using an Astron 70A supply - a bit of over kill, but I > currently run 2 TS-850S on it now. I also have 4 group 29 deep cycle > batteries for backup with 2 80 watt solar panels and a charger > controller. Ordered in Jnauary - getting antsy! > > 73, > > Bill N4ZI Munford, TN > > > ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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 > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
