[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connector usage

[Rod N0RC]

Gang,

See, this is the really cool thing about this system, it's expandable,
adaptable...etc. The lower contact resistance and high current rating
make it possible to attach many pieces together without worry. Kinda
like "Legos for 'Lectricity". ;-)

I like Larry's "N"-way branch idea. I chose the spider because it
stretches out and can function as a short extension cord. I'll
probably make an adapter like Larry's and toss it in my "power bag".
(I keep all these gizmos in a large zip-lock plastic bag so they're
handy when needed, I have a 2nd bag for RF interconnect "doodads")

BTW: One thing I didn't mention earlier, I always crimp and solder my
APP inserts for an extra measure of reliability.

73, Rod N0RC
Ft Collins, CO

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Cahoon" <lejek@erols.com>
To: <rt66eaton@yahoo.com>; <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connector usage


> At 08:50 AM 4/10/2002 -0700, Michael Eaton wrote:
> >Hi all,
> >
> >Well, I guess great minds think alike....HI HI. I looked at Rod's
page
> >and he had pictured virtually every adapter I've made up for
myself.
> >
> >The one additional one that I've made up is a powerpole to
cigarette
> >lighter socket connector. I can power my laptop with a gell cell
this
> >way.
>
> Well I thought of a couple of other configurations.
>
> 1. Powerpole to banana plugs.
>
> 2. I stole the top from an old 9 Volt battery, soldered a couple of
wires
...
>
> 3. I have also found that I can stick three 18 gauge wires into the
30 amp
> connectors.  So I've done that and put 15 amp powerpoles on the
other end
> of each set of wires.  Now I have a three way splitter.  It serves
much the
> same purpose as Ron's spider but is much more compact.
>