Alan most Molex connectors are designed for price. They are ok for 15 to 25
in/and out connections. You need a mil spec connector to hack the job long
term. No connector lasts forever unless you never touch them. Let me put it
more accurately, if you pay less than ten bucks for the connector, plan on
replacing it in the long haul. Connectors and sockets are a large part of
the cost of any manufactured project
George Marr
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Biocca" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Alternatives to PowerPoles?
1) Anderson PowerPoles can be configured to be gendered, though the
"Ham Radio Standard" configuration did not choose to do this.
2) I have used the Molex since Heathkit days. Lots of them. They are
just plain unreliable in the longer term.
3) PowerPoles can easily be locked together when desired, but having
them pop apart easily is often preferred. It is up to the user this
way.
4) PowerPoles are not ideal, but they are the best thing going at this
time in the cost and performance category.
Show us better alternatives.. 12V 30A rated, low cost, low loss,
polarity protected, physically small, cable and chassis mount, readily
available, rated for lots of connect/disconnect cycles, easy to
install and plug/unplug.
-- Alan, wb6zqz
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