[Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

[drewko]

Do you have a pre-made cable? Mine snaps securely onto the K3
connector, fits snugly and has never fallen out. 

At the time I bought my K3 there was a big discussion here about how
to assemble these plugs, so I decided to just skip all the fun and
order a pre-made cable.  Anyhow, if there's one thing I hate when
buying some new piece of gear it is having to solder plugs. It is
strictly plug-n-play for me; not play with the plugs.

One thing I like about the APP's is they seem very durable. I
frequently plug and unplug the power cable (and all the other cables
on my K3) during t/storm season. They fit as well as the first time
they were used. Convenient also-- don't even have to look at the back
panel; just reach back and yank the cord out or snap it in.

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:03:31 -0400 (EDT), jim  ab3cv wrote:

>After watching the PP connectors on my K3 wiggle around at Field  Day, I 
>have to question again why Elecraft chose these toads-in-a-tuxedo for a  
>connector.  PP are way over-rated.  The only strain relief they  provide is when 
>they come apart - which is often.  I suppose we could  call that defect an 
>undocumented "feature."   A simple molex  would have been fine and a whole 
>lot more secure.   
> 
>But not to start a flame war over PPs, I'll stay positive.  Anyone  have 
>any ideas on how to better secure the PP in the K3?  Mine wiggles and  I am 
>thinking about some hot glue.  
> 
>Buck
>k4ia K3 #101 
> 
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