[Elecraft] Power Pole Query

[Jack Brindle]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions for transitioning to the 
PowerPole connectors. As evidenced with the KPA-100, these things are 
about to become even more prominent in the typical Elecrafter's shack. 
I'm sure you will see more evidence of this later. I ordered a nice 
supply of the 15-amp connectors from PowerWerx which should help in my 
shack.

One thing no one mentioned that I picked up from the expander cables 
that several vendors have available is the possibility of connecting 
several wires into a single PowerPole. I am now contemplating wiring up 
two or three cables with barrel plugs on one end, and a single 
PowerPole pair at the other. This would be most useful for equipment 
that is tied together for some operation such as a 2-meter radio and a 
TNC for packet use. In this case, if a fuse blows on that circuit, it 
doesn't matter that much if both (or all three) pieces of equipment are 
taken out.

-Jack Brindle, WA4FIB
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