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Power pole for K3?

Bill Maddock-2

  I have seen a lot of talk about the power pole connectors. Am
I right in assuming that I will get a new power cord with my K3?
I will be using an Astron 70A supply - a bit of over kill, but I
currently run 2 TS-850S on it now. I also have 4 group 29 deep cycle
batteries for backup with 2 80 watt solar panels and a charger
controller. Ordered in Jnauary - getting antsy!

73,

Bill N4ZI Munford, TN


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Re: Power pole for K3?

Don Wilhelm-4
Bill,

Yes, the power cord parts are included with the K3 kit.  This is one
item that will require your soldering iron unless you have a good
(ratcheting type) crimper for the Anderson PowerPole connectors and know
how to properly crimp the connectors.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bill Maddock wrote:

>   I have seen a lot of talk about the power pole connectors. Am
> I right in assuming that I will get a new power cord with my K3?
> I will be using an Astron 70A supply - a bit of over kill, but I
> currently run 2 TS-850S on it now. I also have 4 group 29 deep cycle
> batteries for backup with 2 80 watt solar panels and a charger
> controller. Ordered in Jnauary - getting antsy!
>
> 73,
>
> Bill N4ZI Munford, TN
>
>
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Re: Power pole for K3?

David Cutter
Lisa tells me that if you ask, you can actually buy the ready-made cable
from Elecraft at $10.  In my honest opinion you are well advised to order
this with your kit.  If you order the ready-built K3, this is what you get.

David
G3UNA



> Bill,
>
> Yes, the power cord parts are included with the K3 kit.  This is one item
> that will require your soldering iron unless you have a good (ratcheting
> type) crimper for the Anderson PowerPole connectors and know how to
> properly crimp the connectors.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Bill Maddock wrote:
>>   I have seen a lot of talk about the power pole connectors. Am
>> I right in assuming that I will get a new power cord with my K3?
>> I will be using an Astron 70A supply - a bit of over kill, but I
>> currently run 2 TS-850S on it now. I also have 4 group 29 deep cycle
>> batteries for backup with 2 80 watt solar panels and a charger
>> controller. Ordered in Jnauary - getting antsy!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Bill N4ZI Munford, TN
>>

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Re: Power pole for K3?

gm3sek
David Cutter wrote:

>> Yes, the power cord parts are included with the K3 kit.  This is one
>>item  that will require your soldering iron unless you have a good
>>(ratcheting  type) crimper for the Anderson PowerPole connectors and
>>know how to  properly crimp the connectors.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>Lisa tells me that if you ask, you can actually buy the ready-made
>cable from Elecraft at $10.  In my honest opinion you are well advised
>to order this with your kit.  If you order the ready-built K3, this is
>what you get.
>

It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon
crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering
iron, or pony up your $10.


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Re: Power pole for K3?

N5GE
On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:06:27 +0100, you wrote:

[snip]
>It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon
>crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering
>iron, or pony up your $10.

I'm not sure what you mean by "hexagon".  The crimping dies I have (purchased
from West Mountain) are not hexagon shaped at all.  They are round with a raised
section that pushes the connector into the wire by making a dimple in the
connector sleeve.

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Re: Power pole for K3?

AD6XY
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Just solder them. Crimping is a bad idea unless you have EXACTLY the right tool.

Mike


GM3SEK wrote
David Cutter wrote:

>> Yes, the power cord parts are included with the K3 kit.  This is one
>>item  that will require your soldering iron unless you have a good
>>(ratcheting  type) crimper for the Anderson PowerPole connectors and
>>know how to  properly crimp the connectors.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>Lisa tells me that if you ask, you can actually buy the ready-made
>cable from Elecraft at $10.  In my honest opinion you are well advised
>to order this with your kit.  If you order the ready-built K3, this is
>what you get.
>

It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon
crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering
iron, or pony up your $10.


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Re: Power pole for K3?

gm3sek
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Tom Childers, N5GE wrote:
>On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:06:27 +0100, you wrote:
>
>[snip]
>>It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon
>>crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering
>>iron, or pony up your $10.
>
>I'm not sure what you mean by "hexagon".

Like the West Mountain 04 and 05 accessory dies - a hex crimp squeezes
the terminal inward onto the cable from six sides.

> The crimping dies I have (purchased
>from West Mountain) are not hexagon shaped at all.  They are round with
>a raised
>section that pushes the connector into the wire by making a dimple in the
>connector sleeve.

The photo on the West Mountain website doesn't show this clearly, but
the sketches on the Anderson website suggest four inward dimples - is
that right?

Sorry I was being too restrictive about the types of crimps that will
work with APPs. The point I was trying to make was that many of the most
common kinds of crimpers will not work, because they squeeze the
terminal out sideways, and then it won't fit into the housing.


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Re: Power pole for K3?

Don Wilhelm-4
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Tom,

You are correct - a hexagon shaped crimper die will not adequately crimp
the APP barrel unless the wire size is large enough to fit *very*
tightly into the barrel, and that is definitely not the normal situation
(yes, I have tried it, with dismal failure).  The crimping die must both
hold the barrel in the proper round shape and depress a dimple into the
barrel.  BTW, the dimple side must be opposite the surface where the
barrel is split to keep from deforming the barrel.

The proper tool used improperly will produce poor results - if in doubt,
solder the connectors.

73,
Don W3FPR

Tom Childers, N5GE wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:06:27 +0100, you wrote:
>
> [snip]
>  
>> It needs more than just "a" ratchet crimper - it has to be a hexagon
>> crimper of exactly the right size. Otherwise it's out with the soldering
>> iron, or pony up your $10.
>>    
>
> I'm not sure what you mean by "hexagon".  The crimping dies I have (purchased
> from West Mountain) are not hexagon shaped at all.  They are round with a raised
> section that pushes the connector into the wire by making a dimple in the
> connector sleeve.
>
> Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq
>
>  
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Re: Power pole for K3?

M0XDF
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Yep, I confirm that.
And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this has been  
cover at least twice before and it available in the archives.
--
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game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese Proverb

On 19 Apr 2008, at 12:06, Tom Childers, N5GE wrote:
> I'm not sure what you mean by "hexagon".  The crimping dies I have  
> (purchased
> from West Mountain) are not hexagon shaped at all.  They are round  
> with a raised
> section that pushes the connector into the wire by making a dimple  
> in the
> connector sleeve.
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Re: Power pole for K3?

N5GE
On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:50:32 +0100, you wrote:

>Yep, I confirm that.
>And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this has been  
>cover at least twice before and it available in the archives.

I agree.  Let's not start that all over again...
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Re: Power pole for K3?

David Cutter
The only thing not in the archive is that you can buy the ready-made cable
from Elecraft for $10.

K3        $2-3000
Cable    $10

Ship, tar, ha'porth.

David
G3UNA



On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:50:32 +0100, you wrote:

>Yep, I confirm that.
>And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this has been
>cover at least twice before and it available in the archives.

I agree.  Let's not start that all over again...
Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq

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Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

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RE: Power pole for K3?

Joe Subich, W4TV-3
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> The only thing not in the archive is that you can buy the
> ready-made cable from Elecraft for $10.

To make matters easy ... it looks like one could order part
number KPCA-F (part number from the cable from the factory
assembled K3).

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
 



> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David Cutter
> Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 10:24 AM
> To: [hidden email]; Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?
>
>
> The only thing not in the archive is that you can buy the
> ready-made cable
> from Elecraft for $10.
>
> K3        $2-3000
> Cable    $10
>
> Ship, tar, ha'porth.
>
> David
> G3UNA
>
>
>
> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:50:32 +0100, you wrote:
>
> >Yep, I confirm that.
> >And we seem to be opening up an old thread again, all this has been
> >cover at least twice before and it available in the archives.
>
> I agree.  Let's not start that all over again...
> Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq
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Re: Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

n6wg
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Hi Ron
One other precaution I've always used is to ensure
that all hot terminals are always female with no
exposed metal to accidentally allow a short.  I know
this is stating the obvious but it may not be to those
who are new to this.
73, Bob N6WG

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Subject: [Elecraft] Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)


I see you got plenty of answers about the APPs, Bill. You will need to
provide your own suitable connectors for the power supply end of the
cable.

You mention having high-capacity batteries and a 70-amp Astron supply.
It
sounds like you have experience with high-current supplies and
understand
how dangerous they can be, but there are a lot of readers here who may
not
have that background.

I mention it because many Hams think 13.8 VDC is safe to handle. It's
*NOT*.
It's not the voltage, of course, but the current. A short often
produces a
flash of molten metal that may continue for a while if the resistance
is
enough to avoid tripping a breaker or crowbar circuit.

It can take off a finger or a hand, or very severely injure a person
in an
instant should a ring or watch band get across the supply line,
immediately
transformed by the current into red-hot metal burning its way through
flesh.
In my days working in the field as an aircraft radio/radar tech I knew
some
who were missing fingers because they neglected to take off a wedding
band
when working. It's not a nice way to lose a hand or finger. It's not
always
quick. It can take a while, with the ring or watch band welded solidly
to
the terminals by the current as the hot metal eats its way through a
finger
or wrist.

I've seen tempered steel screwdrivers literally explode into a spray
of
molten metal blobs when dropped across a high-current, low-voltage
supply -
blobs of molten steel that splatter the face and eyes of the unwary
worker
not wearing protective gear. Less severe shorts can set wiring, and
the
shack, on fire in short order, all without opening a breaker or
tripping the
crowbar protective circuit in the power supply. Even a more moderate
35 Amp
supply can start a fire or cause a severe burn under the right
conditions.

Working on shipboard and aircraft systems using 12 to 28 VDC at high
currents, I've learned to treat such supplies with the same respect I
do a
3KV high-voltage supply. The concerns and procedures needed to be safe
are
different, but either a high voltage or a low-voltage, high-current
supply
is dangerous in its own way.

I use soldered-on ring terminals on my Astron supplies that provide
large,
low-resistance contact areas with the lugs and which cannot be pulled
loose
without physically breaking the wire, and I make very sure there are
no
metallic objects (cabinets, connectors, other equipment, etc.) located
where
they might be accidentally moved and make contact with exposed supply
terminals anywhere. And then I make sure the terminals on my power
supply
(and anywhere else) are carefully covered and insulated from
accidental
contact, just in case.

Ron AC7AC


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Re: Dangerous Low Volage (WAS: Power pole for K3?)

Rick Dettinger-3
On Apr 19, 2008, at 10:06 AM, Robert Tellefsen wrote:

> Hi Ron
> One other precaution I've always used is to ensure
> that all hot terminals are always female with no
> exposed metal to accidentally allow a short.  I know
> this is stating the obvious but it may not be to those
> who are new to this.
> 73, Bob N6WG
>
>
>
>
>
   My TenTec 1340 QRP kit came stock with an RCA jack for the 12 volt  
supply.  I made the mistake of attaching the power cable to my Astron  
35 supply, first.  I didn't lose any body parts but did cause the  
supply to relay out when I made accidental contact with the aluminum  
chassis.  Not a good idea on TenTecs part, even though I didn't use  
good sense in not attaching the cable to the rig first.  For QRP, I  
should have used a small inline fuse in the positive cable lead.   I  
do now.  I also have changed the jack to K2 style.

73
Rick Dettinger     K7MW
   
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Re: Power pole for K3?

hf4me
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OK, I'm late in throwing in my two cents.  I have the Anderson Power Pole
crimper and have used another also that is the correct size and has the
proper jaws but it is not a ratcheting type.  It is usable but is not as
foolproof as the ratcheting type.  The Anderson is the "correct" one and
applies the proper force, and fits the sleeve and the wire size you are
using.  If you do not use this type, the wire will be loose or the connector
deformed and will not fit or make a secure connection.

What I am trying to say is that even IF you buy the Anderson crimper, you
are likely to screw up a few of the first ones you try to crimp.  Now you
have to solder anyway or order some more connectors, not what you want when
you are hot to get on the air.

My suggestion, unless you have the proper tool and therefore are likely
proficient at crimping, is to ORDER the wired set from Elecraft and save
yourself the possible problems with first time crimps (OR SOLDER them in the
first place).

I will be making my own as I already have plenty stock of the all the parts
and the proper tool and have made more than 100 connections so I do not feel
intimidated by the process and the crimps that I get are very good
electrically and physically.  I still can't be sloppy about it as it is not
hard to mess one up.

73, Jim

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Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:08 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?


>
>   I have seen a lot of talk about the power pole connectors. Am
> I right in assuming that I will get a new power cord with my K3?
> I will be using an Astron 70A supply - a bit of over kill, but I
> currently run 2 TS-850S on it now. I also have 4 group 29 deep cycle
> batteries for backup with 2 80 watt solar panels and a charger
> controller. Ordered in Jnauary - getting antsy!
>
> 73,
>
> Bill N4ZI Munford, TN
>
>
>
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RE: Power pole for K3?

Charly
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Notice to hams.... I have introduced a new DC power plug and socket for ham use....

It requires three special tools to strip the wire, twist it, and then crimp it into the

connector  (each tool is discounted at abt $100 each).  The result requires soldering with silver solder,

utilizing the "Norcroft" wicking tool (sold in 220VAC only), and the mating of the two halves with

the preferred method of hay bailing wire (obtained from your neighbor farmer).  Please note that it

is possible to mate the two halves conviently so that reverse polarity is possible, as needed.

These new connectors have the adoption of the National Amateur Radio Group and many manufacturers.

It is recommended all hams immediately equip themselves with the proper tools for this great new

fixture (not available outside of Utah).  73,


Charles Harpole


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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?
> Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:31:00 -0500
> CC:
>
> OK, I'm late in throwing in my two cents.  I have the Anderson Power Pole
> crimper and have used another also that is the correct size and has the
> proper jaws but it is not a ratcheting type.  It is usable but is not as
> foolproof as the ratcheting type.  The Anderson is the "correct" one and
> applies the proper force, and fits the sleeve and the wire size you are
> using.  If you do not use this type, the wire will be loose or the connector
> deformed and will not fit or make a secure connection.
>
> What I am trying to say is that even IF you buy the Anderson crimper, you
> are likely to screw up a few of the first ones you try to crimp.  Now you
> have to solder anyway or order some more connectors, not what you want when
> you are hot to get on the air.
>
> My suggestion, unless you have the proper tool and therefore are likely
> proficient at crimping, is to ORDER the wired set from Elecraft and save
> yourself the possible problems with first time crimps (OR SOLDER them in the
> first place).
>
> I will be making my own as I already have plenty stock of the all the parts
> and the proper tool and have made more than 100 connections so I do not feel
> intimidated by the process and the crimps that I get are very good
> electrically and physically.  I still can't be sloppy about it as it is not
> hard to mess one up.
>
> 73, Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 10:08 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Power pole for K3?
>
>
> >
> >   I have seen a lot of talk about the power pole connectors. Am
> > I right in assuming that I will get a new power cord with my K3?
> > I will be using an Astron 70A supply - a bit of over kill, but I
> > currently run 2 TS-850S on it now. I also have 4 group 29 deep cycle
> > batteries for backup with 2 80 watt solar panels and a charger
> > controller. Ordered in Jnauary - getting antsy!
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Bill N4ZI Munford, TN
> >
> >
> >
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Re: Power pole for K3?

M0XDF
Do you have a picture of this new connector - perhaps a web site with  
examples of usage?
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of
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Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.
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On 21 Apr 2008, at 16:11, Charles Harpole wrote:

>
>
> Notice to hams.... I have introduced a new DC power plug and socket  
> for ham use....
>
> It requires three special tools to strip the wire, twist it, and  
> then crimp it into the
>
> connector  (each tool is discounted at abt $100 each).  The result  
> requires soldering with silver solder,
>
> utilizing the "Norcroft" wicking tool (sold in 220VAC only), and the  
> mating of the two halves with
>
> the preferred method of hay bailing wire (obtained from your  
> neighbor farmer).  Please note that it
>
> is possible to mate the two halves conviently so that reverse  
> polarity is possible, as needed.
>
> These new connectors have the adoption of the National Amateur Radio  
> Group and many manufacturers.
>
> It is recommended all hams immediately equip themselves with the  
> proper tools for this great new
>
> fixture (not available outside of Utah).  73,

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