[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors

[Wayne Burdick]

Rod Cerkoney wrote:
> 
> I have has this problem a few times. I results from not having the
> metal insert crimped correctly. If the insert is too elongated it
> does not seat properly.  When this happens I use the circular "die"
> of the crimping tool reform the insert into a more circular shape.
> That usally clears up the problem.


Crimping can deform the terminals, as you have seen. We strongly
recommend soldering the connectors only, *not* crimping them. This is
also acceptible to Anderson, according to their own assembly instructions.

73,
Wayne