Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles My apologies
Guess my sense of humor isn't as good as I thought. I sort of expectedthat I'd get a laugh out of 'melting the plastic' and 'burning my fingers on the hot soldered spades'. Guess the XYL is right about: your not funny, just stupid. Now back to my room! -- Assassins do it from behind. --- W9OL-Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://w9ol-towercam.webhop.org:8080 My weatherpage at http://home.comcast.net/~w9ol/WX/HH.htm ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles My apologies
Bill, I had wondered if that was subtle humor:) I am laughing now, at myself. Mike Sent from my iPad On Mar 19, 2013, at 7:05 AM, bill b...@w9ol.com wrote: Guess my sense of humor isn't as good as I thought. I sort of expectedthat I'd get a laugh out of 'melting the plastic' and 'burning my fingers on the hot soldered spades'. Guess the XYL is right about: your not funny, just stupid. Now back to my room! -- Assassins do it from behind. --- W9OL-Bill H. in Chicagoland webcams at http://w9ol-towercam.webhop.org:8080 My weatherpage at http://home.comcast.net/~w9ol/WX/HH.htm ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
[Flexradio] Powerpoles
Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
I think Gerald recently said it comes with a 10AWG power cable. 73 Greg On 3/18/13, Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com wrote: Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
Thanks, Greg! Ed, K0KC From: Greg a...@cablespeed.com To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles I think Gerald recently said it comes with a 10AWG power cable. 73 Greg On 3/18/13, Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com wrote: Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles
I have been thinking on this for the last week as I am also going to change out stuff to all Power Poles. What I see as a possible problem is on the Rig Runner are the Power Poles 45Amp or are they the thinner 30 or even 15 amp connectors? Looking at my BIG Rig Runner 8012 ALL the contacts look a lot thinner metal then are my 45 Amp contacts I have. I just pulled my RIG Runner apart and pulled a connector off and it looks like they are JUST 30 AMP. Contacts. SO for MYSELF I will NOT be using just one 45AMP Power pole but Rather two 30's instead on the Radio End unless I get a bug and try to modify my Rig Runner and replace the smaller Amperage contacts with a KNOWN value contact. 73's Bret WX7Y On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 12:15 PM, Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com wrote: Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
So we should use 40 amp powerpoles with the 10 gauge line . Is this correct ? thanksJohn kb2huk On 3/18/2013 2:22 PM, Ed Wilson wrote: Thanks, Greg! Ed, K0KC From: Greg a...@cablespeed.com mailto:ab7r%40cablespeed.com To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com mailto:FlexRadio%40yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz mailto:flexradio%40flex-radio.bizflexradio@flex-radio.biz mailto:flexradio%40flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles I think Gerald recently said it comes with a 10AWG power cable. 73 Greg On 3/18/13, Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com mailto:ed.wilson%40ymail.com wrote: Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz mailto:FlexRadio%40flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply via web post http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyY3Bha2JyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE3NDIzNTYyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNDYxOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNjM2MzA5Njg-?act=replymessageNum=14618 Reply to sender mailto:ed.wil...@ymail.com?subject=Re%3A%20%5BFlexradio%5D%20%5BFlexRadio%5D%20Powerpoles Reply to group mailto:flexra...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20%5BFlexradio%5D%20%5BFlexRadio%5D%20Powerpoles Start a New Topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmc2hhZ2l0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE3NDIzNTYyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNjM2MzA5Njg- Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/message/14616;_ylc=X3oDMTM3Zmk0dWMxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE3NDIzNTYyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNDYxOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNjM2MzA5NjgEdHBjSWQDMTQ2MTY- (3) Recent Activity: * New Members http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnbmtkOGphBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE3NDIzNTYyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRzdGltZQMxMzYzNjMwOTY4?o=6 6 Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlexRadio;_ylc=X3oDMTJmbmRoMmhmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE3NDIzNTYyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEzNjM2MzA5Njg- Any and all comments and opinions stated here are those of the individual user and not FlexRadio Systems Yahoo! Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlcGltdmQ0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE3NDIzNTYyBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM2MzYzMDk2OA-- Switch to: Text-Only mailto:flexradio-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional, Daily Digest mailto:flexradio-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest . Unsubscribe mailto:flexradio-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe . Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Send us Feedback mailto:ygroupsnotificati...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20the%20redesigned%20individual%20mail%20v1 . __,_._,___ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
According to the West Mountain Radio crimp manual, 15, 30, and 45 amp contacts all have the same contact area and the only difference is the wire sizes that they will accept. Ed, K0KC From: John Molenda cdistflatf...@gmail.com To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com; Greg a...@cablespeed.com; flexradio@flex-radio.biz flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles So we should use 40 amp powerpoles with the 10 gauge line . Is this correct ? thanksJohn kb2huk On 3/18/2013 2:22 PM, Ed Wilson wrote: Thanks, Greg! Ed, K0KC From: Greg a...@cablespeed.com mailto:ab7r%40cablespeed.com To: flexra...@yahoogroups.com mailto:FlexRadio%40yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz mailto:flexradio%40flex-radio.bizflexradio@flex-radio.biz mailto:flexradio%40flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles I think Gerald recently said it comes with a 10AWG power cable. 73 Greg On 3/18/13, Ed Wilson ed.wil...@ymail.com mailto:ed.wilson%40ymail.com wrote: Colleagues, I recently decided to clean-up the wiring in my shack (and to prepare for arrival of my Flex-6700) by ordering a West Mountain Radio RigRunner that uses Powerpole connectors. In advance of receiving the unit, I was wondering if anyone using a Flex-3000 or Flex-5000 has crimped both AWG 12 lines onto a single 45 amp Powerpole connector, which is apparently designed to hold up to AWG 10 wire? Two AWG 12 wires together are somewhat larger than AWG 10 wire. The alternative, of course, is to crimp a connector onto each of the four power lines, but this uses-up extra connections on the RigRunner. Also, does anyone know if the Flex-6700 is supplied with a single AWG 10 power line or does it use parallel AWG 12 lines like the Flex-5000 and Flex-3000? Thanks in advance! Ed, K0KC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz mailto:FlexRadio%40flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (7) Recent Activity:* New Members 6 Visit Your Group Any and all comments and opinions stated here are those of the individual user and not FlexRadio Systems Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles
That doesn't make any sense-- the actual contact portion of the Power Pole lug is the same on the 15, 30 45 amp versions. The only substantive difference is the size of wire that can crimped in. A 15 amp lug can carry 45 amps if you can attach a suitable wire to it. Obviously, it's best to use the correct lug for your wire size, but you don't need to worry about the current carrying capability of the lug itself. If you see differences in the contact portion of the lug in either the width, length or thickness of the contact area, is there a chance you got a Chinese knockoff? Steve WA7DUH On 3/18/2013 11:54 AM, Bret Mills wrote: I have been thinking on this for the last week as I am also going to change out stuff to all Power Poles. What I see as a possible problem is on the Rig Runner are the Power Poles 45Amp or are they the thinner 30 or even 15 amp connectors? Looking at my BIG Rig Runner 8012 ALL the contacts look a lot thinner metal then are my 45 Amp contacts I have. I just pulled my RIG Runner apart and pulled a connector off and it looks like they are JUST 30 AMP. Contacts. SO for MYSELF I will NOT be using just one 45AMP Power pole but Rather two 30's instead on the Radio End unless I get a bug and try to modify my Rig Runner and replace the smaller Amperage contacts with a KNOWN value contact. 73's Bret WX7Y ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
Ed, That is correct. I have used all 3 sizes keep a stock of each size in my connector kit. The ONLY difference is the size of the end where the wire is inserted. You really should use the proper size contact for the wire size you are using to ensure proper crimping. Trying to cram too large a wire in too small a contact will result in some strands being cut off, resulting in a reduction in cross-sectional area reduced current handling capacity. It will also reduce the effectiveness of the crimp. Trying to crimp too small a wire into too large a contact will result in an inadequate crimp with a higher contact resistance between the wire the contact. You can actually pull a 16 gauge wire out of a 30-Amp contact with little effort. (I know this from experience.) As for using a RigRunner, I have taken mine out of line run the power cable for my FLEX-5000A directly to the power supply. I found that I had a voltage drop of approximately 1 Volt or more during transmit when running through the RigRunner. The Rigrunner adds a total of 8 pressure connections in the circuit to your device -- 2 PowerPole connections in the negative lead 2 PowerPole connections plus 4 fuse connections (2 fuses w/2 connections each) in the positive lead. These 8 additional connections add about .05 Ohm of contact resistance to yield a 1 volt drop at ~20 Amps. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles
A Powerpole is not a Powerpole. There are many different styles of contacts in the PP14-45 series. They all interconnect, they do not all have the same ratings, retention force, etc. You can download a manufacturer's specification sheet here: http://www.andersonpower.com/products/singlepole-connectors.html The real issue before answering the original question is 'what PCB contact does West Mountain use in your model of RigRunner?' If you look at the spec sheet there are PCB mount terminals rated at both 25A and 45A. Tim N9PUZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
Thanks for the info, Ray...that is quite a voltage drop! Ed, K0KC From: Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com To: 'Ed Wilson' ed.wil...@ymail.com; flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:35 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles Ed, That is correct. I have used all 3 sizes keep a stock of each size in my connector kit. The ONLY difference is the size of the end where the wire is inserted. You really should use the proper size contact for the wire size you are using to ensure proper crimping. Trying to cram too large a wire in too small a contact will result in some strands being cut off, resulting in a reduction in cross-sectional area reduced current handling capacity. It will also reduce the effectiveness of the crimp. Trying to crimp too small a wire into too large a contact will result in an inadequate crimp with a higher contact resistance between the wire the contact. You can actually pull a 16 gauge wire out of a 30-Amp contact with little effort. (I know this from experience.) As for using a RigRunner, I have taken mine out of line run the power cable for my FLEX-5000A directly to the power supply. I found that I had a voltage drop of approximately 1 Volt or more during transmit when running through the RigRunner. The Rigrunner adds a total of 8 pressure connections in the circuit to your device -- 2 PowerPole connections in the negative lead 2 PowerPole connections plus 4 fuse connections (2 fuses w/2 connections each) in the positive lead. These 8 additional connections add about .05 Ohm of contact resistance to yield a 1 volt drop at ~20 Amps. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles
Thanks for the info, Tim...I will check into the RigRunner data sheet to see if this is specified. Ed, K0KC From: Tim McDonough N9PUZ tim.n9...@gmail.com To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles A Powerpole is not a Powerpole. There are many different styles of contacts in the PP14-45 series. They all interconnect, they do not all have the same ratings, retention force, etc. You can download a manufacturer's specification sheet here: http://www.andersonpower.com/products/singlepole-connectors.html The real issue before answering the original question is 'what PCB contact does West Mountain use in your model of RigRunner?' If you look at the spec sheet there are PCB mount terminals rated at both 25A and 45A. Tim N9PUZ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles
I had the same experience as Ray and avoid the Power Pole junction blocks for moderate to heavy current demands. 73, Steve K5FR -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of Ed Wilson Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:16 PM To: Ray, K9DUR; flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: Re: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles Thanks for the info, Ray...that is quite a voltage drop! Ed, K0KC From: Ray, K9DUR k9...@rnacs.com To: 'Ed Wilson' ed.wil...@ymail.com; flexra...@yahoogroups.com Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:35 PM Subject: RE: [Flexradio] [FlexRadio] Powerpoles Ed, That is correct. I have used all 3 sizes keep a stock of each size in my connector kit. The ONLY difference is the size of the end where the wire is inserted. You really should use the proper size contact for the wire size you are using to ensure proper crimping. Trying to cram too large a wire in too small a contact will result in some strands being cut off, resulting in a reduction in cross-sectional area reduced current handling capacity. It will also reduce the effectiveness of the crimp. Trying to crimp too small a wire into too large a contact will result in an inadequate crimp with a higher contact resistance between the wire the contact. You can actually pull a 16 gauge wire out of a 30-Amp contact with little effort. (I know this from experience.) As for using a RigRunner, I have taken mine out of line run the power cable for my FLEX-5000A directly to the power supply. I found that I had a voltage drop of approximately 1 Volt or more during transmit when running through the RigRunner. The Rigrunner adds a total of 8 pressure connections in the circuit to your device -- 2 PowerPole connections in the negative lead 2 PowerPole connections plus 4 fuse connections (2 fuses w/2 connections each) in the positive lead. These 8 additional connections add about .05 Ohm of contact resistance to yield a 1 volt drop at ~20 Amps. 73, Ray, K9DUR http://k9dur.info ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] Powerpoles
On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Bret Mills bmi...@ecso.com wrote: I have been thinking on this for the last week as I am also going to change out stuff to all Power Poles. I have converted ALL my 12V devices to use powerpoles. I'm very happy I did. It is so nice to be able to just plug things in and use them. Even my motorcycle uses powerpoles for connecting the battery charger and I have a small Rigrunner in my tank bag to plug in all my accessories, e.g cell phone charger, RADAR detector, 2m HT, GPS, etc. -- Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL 3191 Western Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 br...@lloyd.com +1.767.617.1365 (Dominica) +1.916.877.5067 (USA) ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
