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ab2tc

[K3] DC Power cable

Hi all,

I am looking to replace the DC power cable that came with my K3. It is rather small gage and way longer than I need. I have found a candidate replacement wire in my junk box which I think is leftover wire from shortening the power cable from my IC-718 or IC-7200. It's at least 12 gage, possibly 10, way heftier than the Elecraft cable. So all I need is a new APP connector. Where should I look for a top quality connector? I will be soldering the connection. I will not be spending the money for a crimper and I am a skeptic about the claimed superiority of crimped connections anyway. Vibration is not an issue in my shack installation.

AB2TC - Knut

KF4VTT

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

Knut,

Elecraft sells them.

Part# APPCON on http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm

Several other vendors carry them if you want to buy in bulk.

http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/powerpole-sets/

73,
Doug KF4VTT
http://home.mebtel.net/~kf4vtt/

Jim Brown-10

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

In reply to this post by ab2tc

On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:13:22 -0700 (PDT), ab2tc wrote:

>Where should I look for a top quality connector?

I've converted all of my DC wiring to Power Poles, so I've put
together more than a hundred of these connectors. There are three
sizes of pins that fit the red and black shells used by Elecraft.
The small size is best for wires smaller than #18; the middle size
(most common) works up to #12, the larger size goes up to #8 (and
can be a very snug fit in the shell). I've always bought them from
hamfest vendors, but there are several vendors who advertise in QST
who sell them. They usually come in packs of ten, or ten pairs. I've
never crimped them, always soldered.

Remember that voltage drop is proportional to length, so shorter is
better.

73, Jim K9YC

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ussv dharma

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.

The darned thing keeps disconnecting.

HELP

Great Grandmaw Susan

If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA

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> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable
> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6:41 AM
> On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:13:22 -0700
> (PDT), ab2tc wrote:
>
> >Where should I look for a top quality connector?
>
> I've converted all of my DC wiring to Power Poles, so I've
> put
> together more than a hundred of these connectors. There are
> three
> sizes of pins that fit the red and black shells used by
> Elecraft.
> The small size is best for wires smaller than #18; the
> middle size
> (most common) works up to #12, the larger size goes up to
> #8 (and
> can be a very snug fit in the shell). I've always bought
> them from
> hamfest vendors, but there are several vendors who
> advertise in QST
> who sell them. They usually come in packs of ten, or ten
> pairs. I've
> never crimped them, always soldered.
>
> Remember that voltage drop is proportional to length, so
> shorter is
> better.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

Susan,

That usually means the APP was not assembled properly. Make certain the
blades are fully inserted into the housing. The blades must latch over
the spring fingers that are in the housing and it takes a good push with
a thin screwdriver or other tool to seat properly. When properly
assembled, it takes about a 25 pound pull to disengage them.
If you assembled your K3 from a kit, check the connector on the K3 as
well as the one on the cable - OR just check it anyway, there is always
a chance that a factory assembler did not push hard enough to lock the
blade.

If you mean that the red and black housings come apart, put a drop of
superglue on the mating surfaces and they should be tight. There is a
hole intended for a roll-pin, but often the roll pin comes out and gets
into places no metal should be, so if you do use a roll-pin, secure it
with a bit of superglue.

73,
Don W3FPR

ussv dharma wrote:

> The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.
>
> The darned thing keeps disconnecting.
>
>
> HELP
>
>
> Great Grandmaw Susan
>
> If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA
>
>
> --- On Sun, 7/25/10, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
>> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable
>> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>> Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6:41 AM
>> On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:13:22 -0700
>> (PDT), ab2tc wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Where should I look for a top quality connector?
>>>
>> I've converted all of my DC wiring to Power Poles, so I've
>> put
>> together more than a hundred of these connectors. There are
>> three
>> sizes of pins that fit the red and black shells used by
>> Elecraft.
>> The small size is best for wires smaller than #18; the
>> middle size
>> (most common) works up to #12, the larger size goes up to
>> #8 (and
>> can be a very snug fit in the shell). I've always bought
>> them from
>> hamfest vendors, but there are several vendors who
>> advertise in QST
>> who sell them. They usually come in packs of ten, or ten
>> pairs. I've
>> never crimped them, always soldered.
>>
>> Remember that voltage drop is proportional to length, so
>> shorter is
>> better.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>
>>
>>
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Phil Salas

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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I buy my PowerPole stuff at http://www.connex-electronics.com/.

Phil - AD5X
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Phil Kane-2

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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On 7/25/2010 10:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> If you mean that the red and black housings come apart, put a
> drop of superglue on the mating surfaces and they should be
> tight. There is a hole intended for a roll-pin, but often the
> roll pin comes out and gets into places no metal should be, so if
> you do use a roll-pin, secure it with a bit of superglue.

I have found that using the smallest size cable tie
a.k.a."Ty-Rap" (tm) through the holes serves to keep the
connectors together and the bodies from separating. Easy
enough to separate if needed.

-- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402

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Paul Kirley

[K3] DC Power cable

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When assembling APP connectors, I prefer to jam a wooden toothpick
tightly into the hole and cut off both ends. No risk of a short.

73, Paul W8TM

Don W3FPR sed:
If you mean that the red and black housings come apart, put a drop of
superglue on the mating surfaces and they should be tight. There is a
hole intended for a roll-pin, but often the roll pin comes out and gets
into places no metal should be, so if you do use a roll-pin, secure it
with a bit of superglue.

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Tom Hammond-2

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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Hi Susan:

The pin inserts BETWEEN the RED and BLACK connector, NOT between the
PAIRS of them.

If your APP connector separated from the radio too easily, there's an
all too good chance that one of the (4) connectors is not fully
'seated' with its mate and is a fraction of an inch ahead of (or
behind) the other connector of the pair.

Another possibility is that (particularly on the power cable end) one
(or both) of the push-in connector contacts has not been fully seated
to the point that it has successfully (and completely) slipped over
the leaf spring in each of the plastic housings. It MUST LOCK over
the front of the leaf spring or it will not allow the 2-connector
assembly to seat properly.

If you wish, I can send you some illustrations of properly seated APP
contacts, but I can't send 'em thru the reflector (which doesn't
support file attachments OR embedded images).

73,

Tom Hammond N0SS

At 12:15 07/25/2010, you wrote:

>The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.
>
>The darned thing keeps disconnecting.
>
>
>HELP
>
>
>Great Grandmaw Susan
>
>If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're
>headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper
>W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA
>
>
>--- On Sun, 7/25/10, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable
> > To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> > Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6:41 AM
> > On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:13:22 -0700
> > (PDT), ab2tc wrote:
> >
> > >Where should I look for a top quality connector?
> >
> > I've converted all of my DC wiring to Power Poles, so I've
> > put
> > together more than a hundred of these connectors. There are
> > three
> > sizes of pins that fit the red and black shells used by
> > Elecraft.
> > The small size is best for wires smaller than #18; the
> > middle size
> > (most common) works up to #12, the larger size goes up to
> > #8 (and
> > can be a very snug fit in the shell). I've always bought
> > them from
> > hamfest vendors, but there are several vendors who
> > advertise in QST
> > who sell them. They usually come in packs of ten, or ten
> > pairs. I've
> > never crimped them, always soldered.
> >
> > Remember that voltage drop is proportional to length, so
> > shorter is
> > better.
> >
> > 73, Jim K9YC
> >
> >
> >
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Brett Howard

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

Thats 25 pounds of pull to pull the metal bit out of the plastic bit...
But it should require 3-5 pounds (depending on what connector detent
style you have) of force before a mated connection separates.

~Brett (N7MG)

On Sun, 2010-07-25 at 13:28 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Susan,
>
> That usually means the APP was not assembled properly. Make certain the
> blades are fully inserted into the housing. The blades must latch over
> the spring fingers that are in the housing and it takes a good push with
> a thin screwdriver or other tool to seat properly. When properly
> assembled, it takes about a 25 pound pull to disengage them.
> If you assembled your K3 from a kit, check the connector on the K3 as
> well as the one on the cable - OR just check it anyway, there is always
> a chance that a factory assembler did not push hard enough to lock the
> blade.
>
> If you mean that the red and black housings come apart, put a drop of
> superglue on the mating surfaces and they should be tight. There is a
> hole intended for a roll-pin, but often the roll pin comes out and gets
> into places no metal should be, so if you do use a roll-pin, secure it
> with a bit of superglue.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> ussv dharma wrote:
> > The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.
> >
> > The darned thing keeps disconnecting.
> >
> >
> > HELP
> >
> >
> > Great Grandmaw Susan
> >
> > If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA
> >
> >
> > --- On Sun, 7/25/10, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable
> >> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
> >> Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6:41 AM
> >> On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:13:22 -0700
> >> (PDT), ab2tc wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Where should I look for a top quality connector?
> >>>
> >> I've converted all of my DC wiring to Power Poles, so I've
> >> put
> >> together more than a hundred of these connectors. There are
> >> three
> >> sizes of pins that fit the red and black shells used by
> >> Elecraft.
> >> The small size is best for wires smaller than #18; the
> >> middle size
> >> (most common) works up to #12, the larger size goes up to
> >> #8 (and
> >> can be a very snug fit in the shell). I've always bought
> >> them from
> >> hamfest vendors, but there are several vendors who
> >> advertise in QST
> >> who sell them. They usually come in packs of ten, or ten
> >> pairs. I've
> >> never crimped them, always soldered.
> >>
> >> Remember that voltage drop is proportional to length, so
> >> shorter is
> >> better.
> >>
> >> 73, Jim K9YC
> >>
> >>
> >>
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

Brett,

You are correct, I read the wrong item on the data sheet.
But still, there are two of them on the K3 cable, and I just tested a
pair. It took oveer 8 pounds of weight to dislodge the connection.
The weight of a fully loaded K3 is 8.5 pounds, so you could not quite
hold the K3 up with the power cord, but the basic K3/10 should be able
to dangle on the power cord without breaking the connection (but, I am
certainly not going to try that with MY K3 :-) ).

73,
Don W3FPR

Brett Howard wrote:

> Thats 25 pounds of pull to pull the metal bit out of the plastic bit...
> But it should require 3-5 pounds (depending on what connector detent
> style you have) of force before a mated connection separates.
>
> ~Brett (N7MG)
>
> On Sun, 2010-07-25 at 13:28 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
>> Susan,
>>
>> That usually means the APP was not assembled properly. Make certain the
>> blades are fully inserted into the housing. The blades must latch over
>> the spring fingers that are in the housing and it takes a good push with
>> a thin screwdriver or other tool to seat properly. When properly
>> assembled, it takes about a 25 pound pull to disengage them.
>> If you assembled your K3 from a kit, check the connector on the K3 as
>> well as the one on the cable - OR just check it anyway, there is always
>> a chance that a factory assembler did not push hard enough to lock the
>> blade.
>>
>> If you mean that the red and black housings come apart, put a drop of
>> superglue on the mating surfaces and they should be tight. There is a
>> hole intended for a roll-pin, but often the roll pin comes out and gets
>> into places no metal should be, so if you do use a roll-pin, secure it
>> with a bit of superglue.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> ussv dharma wrote:
>>
>>> The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.
>>>
>>> The darned thing keeps disconnecting.
>>>
>>>
>>> HELP
>>>
>>>
>>> Great Grandmaw Susan
>>>
>>> If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA
>>>
>>>
>>> --- On Sun, 7/25/10, Jim Brown <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable
>>>> To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>>>> Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6:41 AM
>>>> On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:13:22 -0700
>>>> (PDT), ab2tc wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Where should I look for a top quality connector?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I've converted all of my DC wiring to Power Poles, so I've
>>>> put
>>>> together more than a hundred of these connectors. There are
>>>> three
>>>> sizes of pins that fit the red and black shells used by
>>>> Elecraft.
>>>> The small size is best for wires smaller than #18; the
>>>> middle size
>>>> (most common) works up to #12, the larger size goes up to
>>>> #8 (and
>>>> can be a very snug fit in the shell). I've always bought
>>>> them from
>>>> hamfest vendors, but there are several vendors who
>>>> advertise in QST
>>>> who sell them. They usually come in packs of ten, or ten
>>>> pairs. I've
>>>> never crimped them, always soldered.
>>>>
>>>> Remember that voltage drop is proportional to length, so
>>>> shorter is
>>>> better.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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JIM DAVIS-11

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:09:14 -0700
Brett Howard <[hidden email]> wrote:

************************************************************************************************
Jim,

Something else that should be noted, and obviously not everyone is PERFECT is that the size of the
Wire-connector lug has to generally fit the gauge of wire that your using! I made that mistake for
whatever reason and we had to "RE=WORK" all of our power-pole connections within our JEEP!
Everything is now great but it's another "lesson learned" because we were in a hurry and trying to
do it on the "cheap!"

Jim/nn6ee

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Jim W6LG

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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Anderson PowerPoles, wire and accessories can also be purchased from www.hamcq73.com, www.NewHamStore.com and www.PowerPoleHQ.com.

73, Jim Heath W6LG K3 #629

Edward R Cole

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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Susan,

I was using a heavy-duty (#10) power cord with power-pole connectors
with my K3 and the weight of the wire would pull the connector
loose. One of the connectors was pulled off the wire (which was
crimped by the mfr and not soldered) so it is in my "to be repaired
bin" and I made a lighter power cable (#14) with the 15amp power-pole
connector supplied with the K3 kit (since I have only the
K3/10). But to ensure it will not be pulled, I tywrap the cable to
the back of my radio table which I have lined with ordinary peg
board (fiber board with an array of holes for inserting hangers). I
just loop the tywrap thru two adjacent holes and tie the cable to the
board at several points over to the 13.8v power distribution terminal
strip (bolted to the peg board).

In fact all my station wiring and permanent coax runs are secured to
the peg board. It helps to control the "rats nest" effect.

Hope that helps!
73, ED - KL7UW

PS: My website is down temporarily but I have photos of the peg
board/wiring on there.

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The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.

The darned thing keeps disconnecting.

HELP

Great Grandmaw Susan

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Edward R Cole

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

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I only have two power-pole connected radios (K3 and FT-817). I just
tested the resistance to separating the mated connectors and it sure
doesn't take much to disconnect them (certainly could not support the
weight of the radio). They are either commercially built cables or
ones that I assembled. The ones I built definitely snapped into the
shell (extremely hard to extract and requires using a small
screwdriver to pry up the metal connector to release).

Power-poles do not offer sufficient resistance to disconnecting in my
opinion. The professional made cable is plugged into the factory
installed connector on the back of the K3. They come apart
(disconnect) if I move the radio.

The only connectors of this style that I have seen to have a strong
connection were on marine HF radios (SEA222) and were physically
larger (blue in color). They were rated for 45amp and were a bitch
to pull off the radio. But not so these red/black power-poles.

This is "exactly" why they are not favored for certain commercial use
(never found in aviation). I'll bet not used by military.

I will only use them on radio equipment that is subject to being used
in different locations and/or require compatibility to other ham
radio installations (field day, etc.). I'm sticking to using barrier
terminal strips for my permanent wiring and threaded mil-spec
connectors on equipment that is subject to
movement/vibration/dust-dirt-moisture.

73, Ed
my opinion shaped by 45-years experience in mobile two-way radio
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:08:13 -0400
From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable
To: Brett Howard <[hidden email]>
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Brett,

You are correct, I read the wrong item on the data sheet.
But still, there are two of them on the K3 cable, and I just tested a
pair. It took oveer 8 pounds of weight to dislodge the connection.
The weight of a fully loaded K3 is 8.5 pounds, so you could not quite
hold the K3 up with the power cord, but the basic K3/10 should be able
to dangle on the power cord without breaking the connection (but, I am
certainly not going to try that with MY K3 :-) ).

73,
Don W3FPR

Brett Howard wrote:
> Thats 25 pounds of pull to pull the metal bit out of the plastic bit...
> But it should require 3-5 pounds (depending on what connector detent
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AB3EN

Re: [K3] DC Power cable

"power-poles do not offer sufficient resistance to disconnecting in my
opinion. The professional made cable is plugged into the factory
installed connector on the back of the K3. They come apart
(disconnect) if I move the radio. "

I use a small tie wrap that goes through the roll pin holes in both connectors and holds them together until I cut the tie wrap. Quick easy and fool proof ( and I should know about the fool part).
Dan AB3EN

Dan AB3EN

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: [K3] DC Power cable [END of Thread]

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On 7/26/2010 12:38 PM, AB3EN wrote:

> "power-poles do not offer sufficient resistance to disconnecting in my
> opinion. The professional made cable is plugged into the factory
> installed connector on the back of the K3. They come apart
> (disconnect) if I move the radio. "
>
> I use a small tie wrap that goes through the roll pin holes in both
> connectors and holds them together until I cut the tie wrap. Quick easy and
> fool proof ( and I should know about the fool part).
> Dan AB3EN
>
>
> -----
>
> Dan AB3EN
>