[Elecraft] Keeping Powerpoles Together

[K9ZTV]

Bryan . . .

Look at the Anderson Powerpole jack on your K3.  One of the lugs on mine 
was not extended far enough outward to allow it to seat properly because 
the lead going to it was too short.  Rather than remove the previously 
soldered wire and attach a longer one, the installer merely jammed the 
lug in as far it would go and let it go at that.  It made power-contact, 
but not mechanical-contact, which ultimately meant it didn't take much 
for the power cord to slip off the jack.  It took most of an afternoon 
to disassemble, repair, and reassemble.

Since it was Serial Number 21, I chalked it up to early-production 
problems.  Even highly conscious quality-control companies can have 
quality-control issues at times.

Art Collins had his bad days, too.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV




Bryan, ZL1NI wrote:
> Has anyone found a practical way to secure the Powerpole connection to
> the K3? I manage to dislodge mine all too frequently.
>