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Bill Frantz

Powerpoles (again)

[New subject in an attempt to avoid topic drift.]

Several people have said that they don't like Powerpole power
connectors. I like them quite a bit, given their flexibility and
ease of use. I will note that the proximate problem that started
this thread again was a bad solder joint, which doesn't seem
particularly limited to Powerpoles.

What power connectors do people actually like?

73 Bill AE6JV

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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: Powerpoles (again)

On 7/3/2016 2:05 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> [New subject in an attempt to avoid topic drift.]
>
> What power connectors do people actually like?

1/4" or 3/8" threaded studs (bolts) for any circuit drawing more than
10 A peak. Certainly *never* a single pin, friction fit connector for
anything more than 2A per connection (pin).

73,

... Joe, W4TV
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riese-k3djc

Re: Powerpoles (again)

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for up tp 5 amps so I like RCA Phono Plugs inex,,, cant reverse them,,
makes it hard for other folk to borrow your gear,,,, really !

Bob K3DJC

On Sun, 3 Jul 2016 11:05:28 -0700 Bill Frantz <[hidden email]>
writes:

> [New subject in an attempt to avoid topic drift.]
>
> Several people have said that they don't like Powerpole power
> connectors. I like them quite a bit, given their flexibility and
> ease of use. I will note that the proximate problem that started
> this thread again was a bad solder joint, which doesn't seem
> particularly limited to Powerpoles.
>
> What power connectors do people actually like?
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
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> CA 95032
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Edward R Cole

Re: Powerpoles (again)

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I only have power-pole's on my K3/10 and KXPA-100.

I installed a power-pole on the CCI 140w linear I built, but would
not do it a second time. None of these power-pole will stay seated
if equipment is physically moved.

I very much like the power connectors used by DEMI on their
transverters but do not have a source for them. I chose 4-pin mic
connectors to use as dc power and PTT jack on the 80w 2m Linear Amp I
built last winter (for twelve customers). Hardly any mics use that
connector anymore so not likely one would connect a mic there <smile>.

For commercial equipment I used multi-pin Mil-spec threaded round
connectors. They cost over $30 so hams would not pay that. But for
hard-duty usage they are super. You can hold the weight of the
Pelican Cased equipment via the cord! Plus they are water-tight.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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Peter Pauly

Re: Powerpoles (again)

I believe these are what you are thinking of:

http://www.neutrik.com/en/audio/powercon/

On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 6:39 PM, Edward R Cole <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I only have power-pole's on my K3/10 and KXPA-100.
>
> I installed a power-pole on the CCI 140w linear I built, but would not do
> it a second time. None of these power-pole will stay seated if equipment
> is physically moved.
>
> I very much like the power connectors used by DEMI on their transverters
> but do not have a source for them. I chose 4-pin mic connectors to use as
> dc power and PTT jack on the 80w 2m Linear Amp I built last winter (for
> twelve customers). Hardly any mics use that connector anymore so not
> likely one would connect a mic there <smile>.
>
> For commercial equipment I used multi-pin Mil-spec threaded round
> connectors. They cost over $30 so hams would not pay that. But for
> hard-duty usage they are super. You can hold the weight of the Pelican
> Cased equipment via the cord! Plus they are water-tight.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> Dubus Mag business:
> [hidden email]
>
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k6dgw

Re: Powerpoles (again)

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I always used Molex connectors, they seem to work well. I switched to
APP's when it seemed everyone was, I have the WMR crimper and haven't
had any problems but then, I don't move my radio around much. I'm sort
of with Joe for higher current stuff ... terminals and screws.

I know -- KID: "But Mom, EVERYONE is doing it!" MOM: "If everyone was
jumping off a cliff, would you?" I don't have a better reason.

73,

Fred K6DGW
Sparks NV
Washoe County DM09dn

On 7/3/2016 3:39 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> I only have power-pole's on my K3/10 and KXPA-100.

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Re: Powerpoles (again)

On 7/3/2016 7:38 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> I'm sort of with Joe for higher current stuff ... terminals and
> screws.

No screws ... bolt studs and *nuts* - like the terminals on the
Astron RS35A/RS50A/RS70A, etc. I want connections that support
a properly sized ring terminal that can be tightened with a wrench
or nut driver to provide a resistance in the range of 0.01 Ohm and
will not degrade over time (particularly if the ring is treated
with a light layer of conductive/anti-oxidation grease).

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 7/3/2016 7:38 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:

> I always used Molex connectors, they seem to work well. I switched to
> APP's when it seemed everyone was, I have the WMR crimper and haven't
> had any problems but then, I don't move my radio around much. I'm sort
> of with Joe for higher current stuff ... terminals and screws.
>
> I know -- KID: "But Mom, EVERYONE is doing it!" MOM: "If everyone was
> jumping off a cliff, would you?" I don't have a better reason.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> Sparks NV
> Washoe County DM09dn
>
> On 7/3/2016 3:39 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
>> I only have power-pole's on my K3/10 and KXPA-100.
>
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