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Awaiting my K3, I am preparing the transistion from TS-850 and anticipate on buying a compact SMPS. I see that the power connection is an Anderson PowerPole receptacle. That type of connector is not common here in EU or at least in Belgium. Is there a mating male part supplied to fit the cable from the PSU? There is a German (ham) distributor for these things but a crimp tool costs 66 Euro (approx 100$) which is a silly investment to crimp only one connector. Is there an alternative way of crimping or fitting the PowerPole? Thanks for info / advice. 73 de Franki ON5ZO http://on5zo.spaces.live.com/ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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The K3 kit comes with a power cable and a pair of Anderson PowerPole
connectors. You may crimp them (an appropriate tool is recommended) or they may be soldered if you wish. 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Franki ON5ZO Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:06 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 power supply question Hello group Awaiting my K3, I am preparing the transistion from TS-850 and anticipate on buying a compact SMPS. I see that the power connection is an Anderson PowerPole receptacle. That type of connector is not common here in EU or at least in Belgium. Is there a mating male part supplied to fit the cable from the PSU? There is a German (ham) distributor for these things but a crimp tool costs 66 Euro (approx 100$) which is a silly investment to crimp only one connector. Is there an alternative way of crimping or fitting the PowerPole? Thanks for info / advice. 73 de Franki ON5ZO http://on5zo.spaces.live.com/ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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Whats the recommended tool for this. I'm going to buy a tool once and
I'm willing to pay the funds for a good one but would like to know a good reputable source to find the tool that will give a good price. I'd like the tool to be specifically (first use) for building my K3 so that's the main goal. Then I'm sure that some day I'll convert everything to APP but right now I'm too busy do to pretty much anything but work sleep and homework. Brett (KC7OTG) On Mon, 2008-03-31 at 11:14 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > The K3 kit comes with a power cable and a pair of Anderson PowerPole > connectors. > > You may crimp them (an appropriate tool is recommended) or they may be > soldered if you wish. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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I bought a PWRCrimp from West Mountain Radio, which cost about $50. It works
fine. There may be others. However I had already made the decision to use Anderson Power Pole connectors for the various 12V equipment I have, and this was a decision I made after using APP connectors for a while. I soldered several of them before I got the crimp tool and haven't felt it necessary to replace existing soldered connectors. If the K3 were my first device requiring APP connectors, I'd solder them. If you decide later that you wish you had crimped it instead, you can then buy or borrow the crimp tool and use up another pair of APP connectors and cut a little bit off the cable and do it again. This is one of those tools I don't use very much but I'm really glad I have it. If you choose to solder, I'd recommend using a minimal amount of solder and try not to let it wick into the cable so much that there's no flexibility at the end of the cable. 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Brett Howard Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:29 PM To: Elecraft Users Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply question Whats the recommended tool for this. I'm going to buy a tool once and I'm willing to pay the funds for a good one but would like to know a good reputable source to find the tool that will give a good price. I'd like the tool to be specifically (first use) for building my K3 so that's the main goal. Then I'm sure that some day I'll convert everything to APP but right now I'm too busy do to pretty much anything but work sleep and homework. Brett (KC7OTG) On Mon, 2008-03-31 at 11:14 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > The K3 kit comes with a power cable and a pair of Anderson PowerPole > connectors. > > You may crimp them (an appropriate tool is recommended) or they may be > soldered if you wish. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by Franki ON5ZO
Hi Franki, As of my knowledge therre is no european dealer fpr Anderson PP. I order mine in the US and do not crimp them but solder them. In this way you can use them again if you have to and i do like the solder more as crimping. There is a lot of discussion whatever is better: solder, crimping or both but solder is OK for me and I had never any losses or trouble with it. 73 de Tom HB9DOD KL5X > Hello group > > Awaiting my K3, I am preparing the transistion from TS-850 and anticipate > on > buying a compact SMPS. > I see that the power connection is an Anderson PowerPole receptacle. That > type of connector is not common here in EU or at least in Belgium. > Is there a mating male part supplied to fit the cable from the PSU? There > is > a German (ham) distributor for these things but a crimp tool costs 66 Euro > (approx 100$) which is a silly investment to crimp only one connector. > Is there an alternative way of crimping or fitting the PowerPole? > > Thanks for info / advice. > 73 de Franki ON5ZO > http://on5zo.spaces.live.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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CPC in UK
<http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search2/browse.jsp?N=500009+401+411&Ntk=gensearch_003&Ntt=CN03817&Ntx=&_requestid=661602 > but their site is down at present. I ordered my crimp from Quicksilver radio in US <http://www.qsradio.com/Powerpoles.htm> they have a lot of PP stuff and give a very good service. -- Black holes are where God divided by zero. -Steven Wright, comedian (1955-) On 1 Apr 2008, at 08:53, Thomas J. Hoedjes wrote: > > > Hi Franki, > > As of my knowledge therre is no european dealer fpr > Anderson PP. I order mine in the US and do not crimp them but solder > them. > In this way you can use them again if you have to and i do like > the solder more as crimping. > There is a lot of discussion whatever is > better: solder, crimping or both but solder is OK for me and I had > never > any losses or trouble with it. > > 73 de Tom HB9DOD KL5X _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by Dick Dievendorff
Get the PwrCrimp from West Mountain Radio. It is $50, but it will be the
only crimper you'll probably ever need for APPs. I bought one three years ago, and it has worked great for close to 200 APP crimps for me. Phil - AD5X "Whats the recommended tool for this. I'm going to buy a tool once and I'm willing to pay the funds for a good one but would like to know a good reputable source to find the tool that will give a good price. I'd like the tool to be specifically (first use) for building my K3 so that's the main goal. Then I'm sure that some day I'll convert everything to APP but right now I'm too busy do to pretty much anything but work sleep and homework. Brett (KC7OTG)" _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: K3 power supply question.. PPCRIMPER
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At 06:41 AM 4/1/2008, Phil & Debbie Salas wrote:
>Get the PwrCrimp from West Mountain Radio. YES..... -------------------------------------- After reading the ad copy about gooey black tape on your 12 v connections; and "avoid having a hi amp 12vdc short & fire"..... I WAS SOLD ON POWERPOLES.... I had the gooey black tape on my console wiring... nasty & ugly.. and I had a line of #20 short ...for a while causing a very red set of wires...and smoke....not good in a wood console. After crimping 40- or 50 by the "10$" crimper & got the good one... It creates a fantastic crimp.... & I still sometimes touch the front side with solder. Just a touch, or it will flow onto the contact surface.... bill _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by Brett Howard
What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors
to the wire as a part of their process? Is there some reason to NOT assemble them prior to shipment? We all know how a loose connector can cause mysterious symptoms down the road. I use powerpoles here, and I think I understand the system, but maybe not. Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a tool to use only one time? Why? Jerry W4UK >On Mon, 2008-03-31 at 11:14 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > > The K3 kit comes with a power cable and a pair of Anderson PowerPole > > connectors. > > > > You may crimp them (an appropriate tool is recommended) or they may be > > soldered if you wish. > > > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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-----Original Message-----
What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors to the wire as a part of their process? ------------------------ Kit vs. Factory built. Kits are, well, kits. - Keith N1AS - _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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They are probably not providing assembled for the same reason that they
don't provide it with the K2/100... it's a kit. It is NOT necessary to buy the expensive crimping tool. There are instructions contained in each KIT describing how the connectors can be assembled without using a crimp. They can be soldered and if the directions are followed, it is perfectly useful and reliable. With the factory assembled K3, I believe that the APP connector is attached to the power cable. 3, Ken K3IU Jerry Flanders wrote: > What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors > to the wire as a part of their process? Is there some reason to NOT > assemble them prior to shipment? We all know how a loose connector can > cause mysterious symptoms down the road. > > I use powerpoles here, and I think I understand the system, but maybe > not. > > Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a > tool to use only one time? Why? > > Jerry W4UK > > > >> On Mon, 2008-03-31 at 11:14 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote: >> > The K3 kit comes with a power cable and a pair of Anderson PowerPole >> > connectors. >> > >> > You may crimp them (an appropriate tool is recommended) or they may be >> > soldered if you wish. >> > >> > 73 de Dick, K6KR >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by Franki ON5ZO
There was once an issue as to whether special tools were required to assemble a K3. It was also described as requiring no soldering. I believe the cable should be supplied ready assembled. Don't forget those folks outside the US who pay a lot for US tools, plus shipping plus import tax plus mark up....
David G3UNA > > From: "Darwin, Keith" <[hidden email]> > Date: 2008/04/01 Tue PM 04:33:18 BST > To: <[hidden email]> > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply question > > -----Original Message----- > What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors to > the wire as a part of their process? > ------------------------ > > Kit vs. Factory built. Kits are, well, kits. > > - Keith N1AS - > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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On Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:55:02 -0400, you wrote:
>Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a >tool to use only one time? Why? > >Jerry W4UK Most kit builders have a soldering iron, so they certainly don't have to crimp the PP connectors. In your post you say, "Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a tool to use only one time? Why?", although they have a choice to do it either way. Why do you say that? Elecraft does not require them to use a crimp tool. Please explain the logic of your statement. 73, Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." --Benjamin Franklin 1775 Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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
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In reply to this post by David Cutter
For goodness sake, what's the big deal with the power pole connectors? Every ham should have a soldering iron and just use it. There's no need to use any kind of crimp tool for this. I've soldered mine and they work fine. I can't understand why there's been so much thread on something so basic so let's hope that's the end of it!
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And those customers can always buy a premade cable- for example,
QSRadio has a 5' cable for $7.00 with ring terminals, 10' for $10.00. 73, doug From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <[hidden email]> Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:05:42 -0500 On Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:55:02 -0400, you wrote: >Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a >tool to use only one time? Why? > >Jerry W4UK Most kit builders have a soldering iron, so they certainly don't have to crimp the PP connectors. In your post you say, "Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a tool to use only one time? Why?", although they have a choice to do it either way. Why do you say that? Elecraft does not require them to use a crimp tool. Please explain the logic of your statement. 73, Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." --Benjamin Franklin 1775 Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by David Cutter
David and All,
Well, some folks want everything! Maybe a voltmeter and an oscilloscope should come with every kit as well! Or perhaps a magnifying visor and tweezers should be included when SMD parts are involved. I'm being facetious--sorry! But I think you are overreacting to the problem. You probably can make a decent connection without a special tool--it's just harder to do. You can take a non-specific crimping tool and carefully manipulate the connector into a pretty good connection. It's just that the APP tool does it in one easy press. Mitch at the Ham Stop (now defunct I think) showed me how to do it at one of the hamfests. He was selling those $10 crimpers as well as the $50 APP crimpers, and demonstrated why the APP tool was so much easier, but not absolutely necessary. It took 3 or 4 different manipulating presses with the cheaper tool. But the end result looked pretty good. You sort of have to coax (as in "persuade", not RG8) the connector to form and clamp properly over the wire. I think you could do the same thing with most other crimping tools. The problem most people have with the cheaper crimpers is that they try to do it with one crushing push. That usually causes the connector to bend inwards too much leaving a gap with wire strands not captured. You want to clamp the connector on, but without leaving a gap. So, pushing both from the top and from the sides helps you do this. It doesn't take all that much time, but it only takes a couple of seconds with the APP tool. So don't assume you are SOL because you don't have the perfect tool. I have several connectors around that were made before I got the APP tool. They are just fine. But now that I have adopted the APP system almost exclusively, it only makes good sense to get the best tool. Besides, most of the really experienced folks I know say you get a better connection with this system. So why wouldn't you want to "bite the bullet" a bit and gear up for a better system??? Dave W7AQK ----- Original Message ----- From: <[hidden email]> To: "Darwin, Keith" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:46 AM Subject: Re: RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply question > There was once an issue as to whether special tools were required to > assemble a K3. It was also described as requiring no soldering. I > believe the cable should be supplied ready assembled. Don't forget those > folks outside the US who pay a lot for US tools, plus shipping plus import > tax plus mark up.... > > David > G3UNA >> >> From: "Darwin, Keith" <[hidden email]> >> Date: 2008/04/01 Tue PM 04:33:18 BST >> To: <[hidden email]> >> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply question >> >> -----Original Message----- >> What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors to >> the wire as a part of their process? >> ------------------------ >> >> Kit vs. Factory built. Kits are, well, kits. >> >> - Keith N1AS - >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> 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 >> > > ----------------------------------------- > Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email > Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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I said that because I observed several guys on the reflector this
morning discussing buying the $50 tool. Apparently they never needed it before, but felt that it is justified for the K3 assembly. Those guys will probably never need it after the K3 assembly. I will solder mine, but I remember reading years ago that crimp connections are superior to solder - don't know why. I am buying the kit, so I can't complain, but since it would cost only pennies to do it at Elecraft it seems like it would be a no-brainer if crimping is actually superior. Jerry W4UK At 12:05 PM 4/1/2008, Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: >...In your post you say, "Some of Elecraft's customers are faced >with having to >spend $50 for a tool to use only one time? Why?", although they have >a choice to >do it either way. Why do you say that? > >Please explain the logic of your statement. > >73, > >Tom, N5GE _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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> problem. You probably can make a decent connection without a special
> tool--it's just harder to do. I would suggest that if someone does not have a precision APP crimp tool that they simply solder the pins, despite the fact that in the long run, cable flexing and vibration will eventually become problematic. If the crimp is not performed correctly, the flat mating surface will oftentimes become distorted and out of alignment with the crimped portion. If this occurs, one will usually see a bend in the overall pin. The bend carries over to the mating surface when steated into the shell. If that pin is also mated with a similar bended pin, then all bets are off. The APP connection is marginal for 20A DC circuits -- the kind of current when the 100W K3 is transmitting at full power. If the connector manages to come loose while transmitting, the pin surface can form a weld spot. The underlying principle and quality of connection is 100% dependent on the alignment of the two flat surfaces. I absolutely detest APP connectors and I have the best cable prep tools available. However, I suppose use of the connector can be forgiven in light of its growing popularity. Even Collins used riveted RCA jacks for the RF ports on the S-Line. Nobody is perfect. Paul, W9AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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In reply to this post by N5GE
Most kit builders have a soldering iron, so they certainly
don't have to crimp the PP connectors. In your post you say, "Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a tool to use only one time? Why?", although they have a choice to do it either way. Why do you say that? Elecraft does not require them to use a crimp tool. ------------------ What about the advertising claim "No-solder Kit?" Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] 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 |
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