Never solder PSU connectors - overcurrent can heat the joint and drop molten solder where you least desire it! Ken - ke4rg
-----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of aj4tf Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 1:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] normal K3 voltage drop on TX Bob, Crimped connections are superior to soldered connections in a high vibration, high stress environment. The solder will fracture after exposure to vibration and/or temperature cycles. With a proper crimp tool (not the one from Harbor Freight!) the resistance of a proper crimped connection will be no higher than that of a soldered connection. The TE/Amp PROIII hand crimp tool is $213 at Digikey...The Amphenol hex die crimper for RG-8, RG213, etc. is $112. But, soldered connections are fine for a ham shack. de AJ4TF <snip> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
