Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good, thing.

I'm sorry about the previous post. I found the relevant email(s). I apologize. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Howard Hoyt Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 11:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

I would agree... I crimp most every thing now. The cost of GOOD crimp tools are reasonable priced... BUT, a year or two ago, I found crimp lugs I was using on my ladderline were making intermittent connections and I was having a difficult time finding the problem. The crimp was not

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

Hi, we closed this thread last week. There is also a ton of past searchable info on APP connectors, crimping vs soldering etc. the list archives. See: http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html 73, Eric Moderator on occasion.. /elecraft.com/ On 11/9/2015 11:14 AM, Stephen Shearer wrote: I would

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. thanks Mike, good info ! 73 Bob K6UJ On 11/5/15 7:18 AM, Michael Blake wrote: While many people recommend soldering crimped connectors, such as Anderson Power Poles

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lman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. > > thanks Mike, good info ! > > 73 > Bob > K6UJ > > > > > > On 11/5/15 7:18 AM, Michael Blake wrote: >> While many people recommend soldering crimped connector

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

operly crimped and soldered have never become intermittent. > > I guess the molecular bond with solder is greater ; ) > > > > Leroy > > > > -Original Message----- From: Robert Harmon > > Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 8:30 AM > > To: elecraft@mailman.q

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Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. Questions: 1. Does soldering make a molecular, gas tight connection? 2. Cant you clean the soldered connection with a solution that is a base to neutralize the acid. 3. It does stiffen the wire 4. Same as three. 5

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the joints have become intermittent. >>> >>> The joints I properly crimped and soldered have never become intermittent. >>> I guess the molecular bond with solder is greater ; ) >>> >>> Leroy >>> >>> -Origi

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Amen! When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. Socrates -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Blake Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:19 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of lmarion Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 11:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. I have the proper tools. Over time the joints have become intermittent

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lake > Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 7:19 AM > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. > > While many people recommend soldering crimped connectors, such as Anderson > Power Poles, it is not a very good idea. The reason(s)

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t; >>> >>>> On Nov 5, 2015, at 11:05 AM, lmarion <lmar...@mt.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> I have the proper tools. >>>> Over time the joints have become intermittent. >>>> >>>> The joints I properly crim

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. Could someone recommend a good crimper please?  This has been a most interesting discussion. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and so

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Folks - let's wrap this thread this morning in the interest of reducing list email overload - we're hitting the single topic limit. 73, Eric List moderator /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

, and Patriotic. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Blake Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 1:06 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. Dave

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David, There is no one good crimper - and that is what makes getting a good crimp as a ham who is dealing with a variety of wire sizes and connectors an expensive deal. There is only one good *type* of crimper, and that is the racheting type. Some come with changable dies while others are

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

>> The joints I properly crimped and soldered have never become intermittent. >>> I guess the molecular bond with solder is greater ; ) >>> >>> Leroy >>> >>> -Original Message- From: Robert Harmon >>> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 20

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This one … wroth every penny. http://www.powerwerx.com/crimping-tools/tricrimp-crimping-powerpole-contacts.html Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > >> On Nov 5, 2015, at 12:51 PM, David Cole

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

I agree Grant. That is a very good choice! Michael Blake K9JRI > On Nov 5, 2015, at 1:28 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > > This one … wroth every penny. > > http://www.powerwerx.com/crimping-tools/tricrimp-crimping-powerpole-contacts.html > >

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Actually I view it as "incorrect info". Most hams in fact do not have a proper crimping tool. They cost quite a few dollars. I have a good idea as we used them in our manufacturing processes and they average $45 and up..way up!So we hams use what ever is at hand, be they the VACO

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

Depends on what you're crimping doesn't it? On 11/5/2015 10:28 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: This one … wroth every penny. http://www.powerwerx.com/crimping-tools/tricrimp-crimping-powerpole-contacts.html Grant

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

an.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing. OK we will crimp this thread :-) Bob K6UJ Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2015, at 10:44 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > <e...@elecraft.com> wrote: >

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OK we will crimp this thread :-) Bob K6UJ Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 5, 2015, at 10:44 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > wrote: > > Folks - let's wrap this thread this morning in the interest of reducing list > email overload - we're hitting the single topic limit. >

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

crimped connectors is not a good thing. Actually I view it as "incorrect info". Most hams in fact do not have a proper crimping tool. They cost quite a few dollars. I have a good idea as we used them in our manufacturing processes and they average $45 and up..way up!So we ham

[Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good, thing.

On 11/5/2015 8:24 PM, Michael Blake wrote: I want to throw in the presence of possibly counterfeit connectors as well. This is important; in evaluating suppliers for our adapters at Pro Audio Engineering we were sent a sample of non-Anderson PP connectors which just did not mate correctly

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

thanks Mike, good info ! 73 Bob K6UJ On 11/5/15 7:18 AM, Michael Blake wrote: While many people recommend soldering crimped connectors, such as Anderson Power Poles, it is not a very good idea. The reason(s) it is neither required, nor desired, is partially as follows: 1. A PROPERLY

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

length to have the connector system dominate the measurement? Jim W6AIM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Blake Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2015 7:19 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering crimped

[Elecraft] Soldering crimped connectors is not a good thing.

While many people recommend soldering crimped connectors, such as Anderson Power Poles, it is not a very good idea. The reason(s) it is neither required, nor desired, is partially as follows: 1. A PROPERLY crimped connection creates a molecular bond between the conductor and the connector