[Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

OK, I see APP crimpers available from $10 to over $500.  How much would you 
expect to pay for a "really good" crimp tool?

Not trying to be snarky, I just need an honest answer.  Some people say 
regular pliers will work, but I would think this isn't the best solution.

Any suggestion for a good price on a good crimper and where to buy it?. 
Hint: I am NOT going to spend more on the crimper than the radio is worth to 
use these things.

Also, do you need a different crimper for different size APP's?

Feel free to reply off-list to hold down the bandwidth.  (pincon at erols 
dot com)

73, Charlie k3ICH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement


> On 12/9/2013 1:36 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> I have been using APPs for ALL my 12v gear for > 6 years now, with no 
>> problems at all
>
> Same here -- I've built at least a hundred pairs of Power Poles. I use 
> them not only for ham gear, but for all sorts of equipment that gets 
> powered from low voltage DC.
>
>> - all contacts are crimped, not soldered (once you've decided to go the 
>> APP route, buy a really good crimp tool)
>
> All of my Power Poles are soldered (and only soldered). I buy the red, 
> black, and green shells and all three sizes of  inserts in quantity. I use 
> the green ones for chassis bonding.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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