[Elecraft] K3 power cable

[Brian Alsop]

Ed Muns wrote:

>>You either crimp or Solder - not both
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>
>Why not?  I've done both on all my crimped connections for years.  Crimping
>breaks through any oxidation in the wire and terminal as well as providing
>mechanical strength.  Soldering adds to both of these as well as reducing
>the potential for further oxidation (and increased resistance) between the
>wire and terminal because they are no longer exposed to the environment.
>
>Now, if one doesn't have the proper crimping tool and risks distorting the
>terminal and its fit in the housing or interconnection with its mating
>terminal, then only soldering may be best.  Or, if soldering is not
>practical for some reason, then crimping is fine.  In that case, some
>dielectric grease on the parts before crimping will help minimize future
>oxidation and resistance build up.
>
>Most of our radio environments are limited enough so lessen the effects of
>oxidation and mechanical rigidity.  But crimping and soldering is so easy to
>do, why not quickly provide the added margin?
>
>73,
>Ed - W0YK
>  
>
Crimping is only easy to do if you have the tool and are proficient in 
its use.
Some of us need soldering only advice-like where not to get the solder. 
Power pole connectors are "new technology" to many of us.  
Given the problems I've had with past crimping tools, the first couple 
crimps with a new tool/connector are bad.  That shoots down the two 
connectors supplied.   So I guess if I had to buy a tool,  I'd also get 
a bunch of "spare" connectors too.  Not the scenerio I like for a $2K rig.
Not an big deal though.
73 de Brian/K3KO.