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

[Doug Person]

I maintain my own fleet of radios as well as those of the fire 
department in which I am the Safety and Comm Officer. The wildland fire 
fighting vehicles probably subject the equipment and connections to the 
worst case scenario for vibration.  I've learned to use a small butane 
torch to solder the PowerPole connectors.  This has put an end to power 
connector problems and is really easy to do once you get the hang of how 
much heat to apply.

Doug -- K0DXV

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> 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
>
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