Notice to hams.... I have introduced a new DC power plug and socket for ham use....
It requires three special tools to strip the wire, twist it, and then crimp it into the connector (each tool is discounted at abt $100 each). The result requires soldering with silver solder, utilizing the "Norcroft" wicking tool (sold in 220VAC only), and the mating of the two halves with the preferred method of hay bailing wire (obtained from your neighbor farmer). Please note that it is possible to mate the two halves conviently so that reverse polarity is possible, as needed. These new connectors have the adoption of the National Amateur Radio Group and many manufacturers. It is recommended all hams immediately equip themselves with the proper tools for this great new fixture (not available outside of Utah). 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3? > Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:31:00 -0500 > CC: > > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
