-----Original Message----- I bought the cheaper crimping tool together with the 15 and 30 Amp APP connector set. It does *not* give a satisfactory crimp - the wires can (and do) pul out of the connector.. I now solder the wires into the contacts. The more expensive crimp tool, that presumably does a better job is beyond my price range considering the few times I would use it... ---------------------------
And THIS is why I'm hating APP connectors! They should be crimped but the crimper is $50 or something like that. The can be soldered but everyone agrees that is not the preferred attachment method. I have 1 rig, I need 1 (yes, one) APP connector. I'm not going to pay $50 for a crimper and soldering, while it is what I've done, leaves that part of me that wants to do it right rather unsatisfied. In the grand scheme, it is a small thing, but it is a thing none the less. I'm just glad my factory built K3 will come with a pre-made cable. I wonder, does the K3 use APP on both the 10 and 100 watt rigs, or only on the 100 (like the K2)? Hmmm. 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3, in final assembly, any day now, ... - _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
