I grabbed a strain gauge and checked powerpole connectors on two different locations. Both required more than 4 lbs of force to separate them! So you cannot actually pick up a fully loaded K3 without the plug disengaging, but darn close to it.
Something is wrong with your APP connectors. I don't know what might provide a more secure connection other than a screw-on Cannon connector. 73 Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 5:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement Hi everyone, Has anyone on the list replaced the Anderson powerpoles on their K3's with something else? (Something like the 4 pin plugs and sockets that are fitted to most current YaeComWoods I guess) Why do I want to replace them you ask? Well, because my K3 gets around and more often than not sits on a wobbly table whilst I'm out in the scrub or occasionally even sits in my lap whilst I'm operating. The powerpoles has once again raised their ugly heads and keep disconnecting or not making proper contact and I'm fed up with them. I just want a connector that I can plug in and it will stay there, sadly that has not been the case with either genuine Anderson powerpoles or all the different brands of knock-offs. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail QLD, Australia ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
