[Elecraft] bad choice: Anderson PowePole connectors

[John Payne]

See bottom post:

Phil Kane wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:44:08 +0000, Charles Harpole wrote:
>
>   
>> ARRL's idea to standardize on Anderson is similarily a
>> mistake... and their idea is especially applied to emergency
>> comm... the very place where weird fixtures are another disaster.
>>     
>
>   Our ARES group has standardized on the Anderson PPs and they
>   have been installed on all equipment used by our members.
I can't for the life of me understand the hatred some show of APPs.  
Like any other connector, if installed PROPERLY and used for the 
intended purpose, they do a great job.  ANY connector can fail if 
installed in a ham-handed manner, even the most expensive.  My local 
ARES group has standardized on these, and not just because "the ARRL 
said so", as some imply.  They truly are a superior connector if 
installed to manufacturers spec.  Crimp or solder, your choice, although 
if crimping is good enough for NASA, Boeing, McDonnell-Douglas et al, 
it's good enough for me.

Also, the roll pins are NOT recommended  by most sellers of APPs, nor 
Anderson.  They do not stay put, and can cause a disaster if they fall 
into the wrong place(see Murphy's Law).  Better to use a drop of Super 
Glue or similar after the connectors are dovetailed together.   The clip 
made to hold sets together is a great idea, although it does add to the 
expense.

BTW, RC modelers use APPs extensively with no trouble or unwanted 
disconnects, and this is certainly a harsher environment than most of us 
will use them in.

Just my 2 cents, now back in my hole!!

73 de John AI4JH

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