[Elecraft] Power Poles

[Dan Atchison]

I like Paul's idea listed below.

Personally, I like APP.  If they are assembled correctly, there is more 
than ample "holding" power.
That said, I AM anal and always support ANY connection with strain 
relief.

Oh, and how the heck can those roll pins fall out?  They're in there so 
tight, you need an
awl or other tool to remove them!  Again, if they're assembled 
correctly, . . . . . .

Dan -- N3ND

BTW, Field Day (NR3X), Class 3A, two K3's, one K2.  Is there any other 
rig?

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> That way, the connector: (1) becomes square in shape, instead of a 
thin
> rectangle that's prone to
> accidental lateral pulls; (2) offers higher current-carrying 
capabilities;
> and (3) has significantly increased pull strength, yet can still 
break
> away
> for safety concerns.

Just thought of a fourth benefit.  A quad APP panel connector can still 
use
the standard ARES 2-pole format in a pinch.  So, in an emergency, 
existing
2-pole APPs could be used with the square-shaped quad-pole being the
preferred connector.  With the doubling-up on pins on the quad, either 
side
of the quad will mate with the 2-pole APP and there's no possibility of
accidental polarity reversal.

I did say I liked the APP for its versatility :-))

Paul, W9AC