[Elecraft] K3 power supply question

[Ken Wagner K3IU]

They are probably not providing assembled for the same reason that they 
don't provide it with the K2/100... it's a kit. It is NOT necessary to 
buy the expensive crimping tool. There are instructions contained in 
each KIT describing how the connectors can be assembled without using a 
crimp. They can be soldered and if the directions are followed, it is 
perfectly useful and reliable.

With the factory assembled K3, I believe that the APP connector is 
attached to the power cable.

3,
Ken K3IU

Jerry Flanders wrote:
> What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors 
> to the wire as a part of their process? Is there some reason to NOT 
> assemble them prior to shipment? We all know how a loose connector can 
> cause mysterious symptoms down the road.
>
> I use powerpoles here, and I think I understand the system, but maybe 
> not.
>
> Some of Elecraft's customers are faced with having to spend $50 for a 
> tool to use only one time? Why?
>
> Jerry W4UK
>
>
>
>> On Mon, 2008-03-31 at 11:14 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>> > The K3 kit comes with a power cable and a pair of Anderson PowerPole
>> > connectors.
>> >
>> > You may crimp them (an appropriate tool is recommended) or they may be
>> > soldered if you wish.
>> >
>> > 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> >
>
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