[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole Connectors

[Tim ORourke]

I have used these for years on electric sail planes, cars all of my radios.
I always solder the connections crimping distorts the contact too much. Be
aware that Anderson makes a small contact for smaller wire. The 16-20 wire
size contact is #1332 rated for 15 amps the larger size is #1332 rated for
30 amps. All fit the same housing size. In a pinch I have made small brass
shrinking sleeves that fit the larger contact and reduce the opening down.
You can find the tubing at hobby shops, brand is K&S. 
In general the general purpose crimp tools are a conpromise. The OEM tools
made for specific application are much better but also very expensive. I
have a 30 year collection of crimp tools and still never seem to have the
correct one when I need it.  73 Tim KG4CHX
BTW after years of testing and abusing all types of connectors the APP is
the only one that maintains low resistance and consistant performance.