[Ares-races] 12 volt power connectors

[Randy Allen]

Ohio District 3 ARES has standardized on Anderson Power Poles.

Our understanding is that the ARRL is no longer recommending the Molex 
1545's (or anything else) as a standard connector. There is supposed to 
be a revision in the next ARES Field Book to that effect.

Some corrections to your discussion  link:

The APP's are available in sizes up to multi-hundred amps, with 
corresponding ability to handle different gauges of wire.  There are 
panel mount versions available, including at least 3 types of commercial 
power distribution boxes that I am aware of.

They are available from multiple vendors mail order, and, in some areas, 
at local outlets.

See our web site for links and further discussion.

http://www.qsl.net/ohd3ares/equip.htm#APP

Hope this helps, 73

Mark Derby wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Our local (Muskegon, Michigan) ARES-RACES group has discovered that we do not have an agreement on what 12 volt power connectors we all should be using.  ARRL recommends a Molex 1545 which no one is using due to availability.  What is being used are Radio Shack 274-222's, Radio Shack 274-151's and Anderson Powerpole connectors.  To see pictures of these connectors go to www.mcares.org and click on the Connector Discussion link on the left of the page.
> 
> My question is what is everyone else using?  Has anyone used Molex 1545's?  Has anyone had problems with Molex 1545's?
> 
> Thanks and 73,
> 
> Mark Derby
> KB8UFF

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Randy Allen, KA�AZS
EC, Montgomery CO Ohio
OH Dist. 3 ARES Web Page:
http://www.qsl.net/ohd3ares/