[Elecraft] Re: Powerpole compatibilty

[Mark Bayern]

On 9/5/06, Rajiv Dewan, N2RD <n2rd at arrl.net> wrote:
> 15A, 30A, and 45A will all mate together. The only difference is in
> the ferrule that accepts the wire.

I've been told the 45A contacts are crimp only. The 15A and 30A
contacts can be soldered.

> The higher amp ones accept larger
> wires.
> 15A accepts wire #20 to #16 wires.  30A accepts #16 to #12 wires.
> 45A accepts #14 to #10 wires.  The housing is the same across these
> three and they will mate with each other.
>