[Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors

[Robert Tellefsen]

Hi Vic
Well, it turns out I'm part of the problem :-)
I was so sure I had the blade in the red plug
all the way in, but I just checked it under a
lighted magnifying glass, and it had not gone
over the retaining ridge near the front opening.
I pushed some more and got it to click over
the ridge.

So, the connector is back in service, but you are right,
there is not a great retaining force in these connectors.
I've never used them before, but from the way others
talked about them, I expected more.

I'll just have to see how they do in service.
73, Bob N6WG

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vic K2VCO" <vic at rakefet.com>
To: "Robert Tellefsen" <n6wg at comcast.net>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors


> Robert Tellefsen wrote:
> > I thought these PP connectors were supposed to be such
> > great stuff :-)
> >
> > Mine keep falling out and losing power on the rig.
>
> I think this is strange. I use them on a lot of gear and haven't had
> this problem. They are not held in with a great deal of force, and
they
> can be yanked out -- but they don't *fall* out.
>
> Maybe there's some variation in the manufacturing process? Are yours
> genuine Anderson PPs or another manufacturer?
> -- 
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco