, 4/28/08, Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
To: 'Robert Tellefsen' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Reflector Elecraft'
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Monday, April 28, 2008, 11:33 PM
Excellent
, April 29, 2008 12:22 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
Iv'e been getting away from using Anderson Powerpole connectors and now
relying on Tyco Electronics/AMP Power Lock Connectors. Essentially the same
thing, but much higher quality
I know the powers that be don't like complaints about the APP, but, the
Factory mounted APP's on my K3 had one of the blades recessed at least 1/8
inch from its proper position. Until I corrected this (which requires
removing that side of the cabinet and the rear panel) my connectors would
APPs are [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:36:05 -0700 From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors I know the powers that be don't
like complaints about the APP, but, the Factory mounted APP's on my K3 had one
Wire the dc cable direct into the rig and let the other end do the
disconnect. Less dc loss and no contacts to worry about.
David
G3UNA
I know the powers that be don't like complaints about the APP, but, the
Factory mounted APP's on my K3 had one of the blades recessed at least 1/8
inch
Robert Tellefsen wrote:
I thought these PP connectors were supposed to be such
great stuff :-)
Mine keep falling out and losing power on the rig.
I think this is strange. I use them on a lot of gear and haven't had
this problem. They are not held in with a great deal of force, and they
can
Bob,
It sounds like the contact blades of your APP connector are not inserted
all the way into the housing.
The blade should extend over the spring finger in the housing.
If you do have them assembled that way, then I need to ask - just how
much stress is being placed onto the connector
: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
Robert Tellefsen wrote:
I thought these PP connectors were supposed
Excellent question, Bob!!
You caused me to check. I have several APP cables about, to I hooked two of
them together and added weights to one while lifting with the other until
they separated.
My test pair separated at 1.2 kg or just over 2.6 lbs. I consider that
substantial force needed to
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