[Elecraft] Attaching Anderson PowerPole connetors (WAS: K2 power cables source)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

And that's why we recommend *soldering* the wires into the PowerPole
connectors in the Elecraft manuals. Soldering works FB, it is what most
builders are well equipped to do, and doesn't require the expense of the
crimper. 

In my experience, crimp connections can be very, very good if the right
crimper is used and if it is used correctly. Otherwise, crimp connections
are about on a level with twisting two bare wires together. 

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
Ken:

I have found with power poles that it is important to use the right 
crimper. I have never ever been able to get a good connection with 
the "plier" style crimper that West Mountain Radio sells. Also, I 
have found the West Mountain ratchet style crimper to be good only 
for smaller wire sizes. For the higher current connectors into No 12 
or 10 wire, I find that only the genuine (and not inexpensive) 
Anderson crimper produces good connections.

That said, if you use the right crimper, power poles are a breeze.

73,

Steve
AA4AK