Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

Just for info to all. I ordered the retention clip from Powerwerx and it fits very well. The connection to my K3 is now secure. Ramon Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 13, 2016, at 10:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > I need to point out that those retention clips will work

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

ith a vice to prevent soldering from >>>> flowing onto the contact area. >>>> >>>> I've had no problems over the past 12 years or so using the PP >>>> connectors -- all but a very few are soldered. >>>> >>>> 73, R

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

ent soldering from flowing onto the contact >>> area. >>> >>> I've had no problems over the past 12 years or so using the PP connectors >>> -- all but a very few are soldered. >>> >>> 73, Ron AC7AC >>> >>> -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

Power pole connectors are okay but they do break! When you use the K3's Tilt Stand the power cable will lean on the desk surface. If you for any reason lift the K3 at the front any higher the sideways pressure on the Power pole connector can break its housing and the spring in the connector is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

I see the recurring APP thread has once again raised its head and has again been beaten to death.. :-) Let's end the thread at this time, due to the very large number of posts on this topic, and the fact that exactly the same info is available in the archives from multiple past threads.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

Sure. I buy black and white lengths of #10 stranded THHN (ordinary house wire) at the big box store, cut a length of each, put one end of both in a bench vise, the other in a drill, and twist it. Then let it sit overnight to let it set in position (it will untwist some, but not enough to

[Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

friendships very quickly by debating matters of religion or politics. Ted, KN1CBR -- Message: 10 Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:41:39 -0400 From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

I need to point out that those retention clips will work fine when you are connecting two APP in-line connectors together, however, they cannot be fitted to the K3/K3S APP connector because the "retainer pin" hole is not accessible at the K3/K3S end. They are fine for connecting one APP cable

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

ist...@gmail.com> To: Elecraft Mailing List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles Message-ID: <acb2d2ee-8093-4db4-8dcf-e8ae1d00d...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 The Power Pole connectors on the back of my K3 provide for only a ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

There is a connect for ten gage wire. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 13, 2016, at 11:49 AM, John Pitz wrote: > > On the topic of Power Pole connectors, I have a crimper that if I > remember correctly I bought from West Mountain Radio. It looks pretty > similar to the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

gt;> -Original Message- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John >> Pitz >> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:49 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles >> >> On the topi

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I've done a lot of these. The simple solution is to strip enough of the insulation so that the completed pin fits into the housing. Also -- "zip cord" is a lousy choice for use in a ham station. Twisted pair is FAR better, because it inherently resists RF coupling. 73, Jim K9YC On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Pitz Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:49 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles On the topic of Power Pole connectors, I have a crimper that if I remember correctly I bought from West Mountain Radio. It looks pretty

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

connectors -- all but a very few are soldered. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Pitz Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:49 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles On the topic

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles On the topic of Power Pole connectors, I have a crimper that if I remember correctly I bought from West Mountain Radio. It looks pretty similar to the one sold by Powerwerx. I have had very little success crimping t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

l K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Detrick Merz Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:29 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles I have the same experience as Ken (dragging gear around by the power co

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Detrick Merz Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:29 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles I have the same experience as Ken (dragging gear around by the power cords), but I know of others who seem to have trouble

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You must place the terminal into the guide with the flaps up. I use tweezers to rotate it a few degrees clockwise so that the upper dies will not catch the left flap as it closes. Now insert the stripped wire till it stops and crimp. Should work every time. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

On the topic of Power Pole connectors, I have a crimper that if I remember correctly I bought from West Mountain Radio. It looks pretty similar to the one sold by Powerwerx. I have had very little success crimping the #10 zip cord sold by Powerwerx. Am I missing something? I have used these

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

set there too)   Original Message   From: Ramon Tristani Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:53 AM To: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles The Power Pole connectors on the back of my K3 provide for only a marginal, non-secure connection to the cable coming from the power

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I was able to remove both power pole connectors from the power supply cable. Added more tension to the “tongue”, lifted the spring a little bit and the connectors “clicked” as before. They are a bit more secure now, not as strong as a solid power connector like the old Kenwood or Icoms ( I say

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

On Tue, 2016-09-13 at 09:29 -0400, Detrick Merz wrote: > For reference, I tend to crimp my PP connectors (although I've > soldered a few, too), and I never bother with roll pins, super glue, > or anything other than the natural friction to hold the black/red > housings in a pair. As a totally off

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

I have assembled power poles incorrectly and noticed that they didn't "stick". However, when I assemble them correctly, they stick great and like Ken and Detrick said, I can drag my K3S around by the power cord. You have to be really careful to assemble them with the correct orientation of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

Don: Thanks. I will inspect the connector carefully and if necessary I will replace it. Thanks to all for the good advice. Ramon > On Sep 13, 2016, at 09:41, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > One of the reasons some have trouble with APP connectors is that they have > not been

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

One of the reasons some have trouble with APP connectors is that they have not been properly assembled. If you look at the end of an APP and can see the spring finger as well as the contact blade, it has not been properly assembled. Give the contact blade a push from the wire side until the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

Ken: Maybe there is. When my K3 arrived more than 5 years ago, it was my first experience with Power Poles. I actually soldered the connections inside, yet it is so easy to pull them and separate them from the radio that scares me always thinking that the connection is not solid. Tell me, how

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

I have the same experience as Ken (dragging gear around by the power cords), but I know of others who seem to have trouble getting PP connectors to stay stuck. It would be interesting to find out why they seem so solid for some people, and so unreliable for others. For reference, I tend to crimp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

Perhaps something is wrong in the assembly of your Power Poles? Mine are secure enough to pull the K3 across the desk using the power cable and have never been an issue. 73 Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

I find the Power pole connectors perfectly serviceable... And I am pretty much a cabling/connector freak. I like Power Poles because they are serviceable, configurable, and becoming more common/standard as time passes. Would I prefer a CPC or other connector? Perhaps, but the Power Pole does

[Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

The Power Pole connectors on the back of my K3 provide for only a marginal, non-secure connection to the cable coming from the power supply. Has anybody out there “invented” or “discovered” a more secure and strong connection than the one provided by the Power Poles? It is so easy for the

[Elecraft] K3 Anderson Power Poles

After reading WestMountain Radio's comments on the APP roll rings a few years back, I began just snapping off toothpicks in the roll pin hole and dropping a dab of CA (super glue) on the tooth pick. I can still get the toothpicks out if necessary (use a small drill bit) and they don't get into