PowerPoles have huge advocates and huge objectors. They are very convenient for setups that are frequently changed, since connecting is simple, safe and easy and the metal contacts are shielded making an accidental short less likely.
A HAM friend of mine with 40 years experience in high end aircraft electronics does not like them because there is no positive locking mechanism to keep the connectors together. Many are concerned about the metal pins designed to hold two poles together. They can sometimes come loose from the connection. IF this happens you have a piece of metal floating around that could cause a short circuit. That is why many of us don't use the pins. ______________________________________________________________ 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
