Also, have had no problems and I install on all of the equipment I have. I had more than my fair share of Molex issues. I prefer the Power pole and do not solder... I think that stresses the connections. No Flames Please.
Bill -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Harris Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return Not a flame just a simple power pole observation. Never had a problem, never fallen out (K2, K3, XV50) even when tugging units around, soldered not crimped, no $40. crimper, not colour blind so arranged the cable and connectors to match the equipment. Each to his own I guess. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 13/03/2014 09:51, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: > Well, I'll don my asbestos suit and dump on the power poles. > > They're too flimsy, over-rated, over priced, non-re-useable, > non-standard ( red on the right or it is?? You cannot plug in any of > the Molex or later connectors such that the polarity is reversed and > you don't need a $40 crimper to install them.) > > I use power poles ONLY when they can't be avoided. > > 73, Charlie k3ICH ______________________________________________________________ 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
