[Elecraft] Soldering Power Poles

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On Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:15:45 -0500, Bill W2BLC wrote:

> I have all kinds of "proper" crimpers. They do a good job in many cases. 
> I have never been a fan of crimped RF connectors for VHF/UHF, however, 
> most commercial installers use them with great success. Remember, those 
> connections usually only need lives of a couple of years. In hamdom I 
> build things to last for many years, so I do not have to revisit 
> anything down the road.
> 
> Hence, I crimp when I have the proper tool - then solder that same 
> connector. Only takes a few seconds and guarantees it will last as long 
> as I will. Do I like PowerX for DC connections in the shack? Not at all. 
> I much prefer crimped and soldered spade clips with screw terminal power 
> strips.  May take a little longer to hook things up, but it is sure solid.
>   Won't come apart with a slight tug either.
> 
> I also still measure power supply quality by weight.

Amen!  In some cases, I'm using coax with connectors that I installed in
the 60s!  You bet they are soldered, center AND shield.  Power supply
leads the same.

Gary
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