[Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

[Stephen Roberts]

Yes, a proper crimp is important especially if you're using smaller ga wire. If that's the case folding the wire over enough that it fills the connector is a good idea, then a good healthy crimp. If the connection will not suffer any repeated flexings, I also solder mine just to make sure when wire is less than 18ga.

72/73
Steve

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On Dec 9, 2013, at 12:12 PM, EricJ wrote:

> I agree with this advice about using the crimper and would add one other important thing. The crimp tension is adjustable on the "approved" crimper. Too light and obviously you don't get proper "welding" between connector and wire. But too tight and you distort the crimp. Both can prevent fully seating the contact in the housing. And the connector doesn't do it's job unless it is fully seated. I always listen for the click, then inspect it visually. I've found APPs to be very reliable when all the details are attended to, including periodically checking crimp tension.
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> Eric
> KE6US
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> On 12/8/2013 7:32 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
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>> I did buy the "approved" crimper, and I did learn how to use it. I've never had a failure.  Learning how to use the crimper was not a slam-dunk, I realized finally that exact positioning in the crimper and exact orientation of the wire was critical. 
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