[Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

[Roger D Johnson]

Ok...Let me ask YOU. Do you own a K3 and have you done this?

73, Roger


On 3/13/2014 2:22 PM, Art Bross wrote:
>
>>> Careful, Bill. You're about to be flamed by the Power Pole Police! You
>>> know, those
>>> that insist that insist that it takes 2700 lbs of force to disconnect PPs
>>> or that you, in
>>> your stupidity, have assembled the connectors improperly!
>>>
>>> I've had them come apart several times when futzing around the back of my
>>> desk
>>> sending my K3 into never-never land!
>>>
>>> 73, Roger
> Powerpoles done right are wonderful. (I drink the Powerpole koolaid)  Properly done they are one of the least expensive 30 amp connectors at $1 per connector. A simple tie- rap, piece of large solder, short 'U' made of 14G wire, or even 1/2 inch staple between the holes will keep the from coming un-done.
>
> Refrain from futzing around the back of the desk!
>
> Art - KC7GF
>
>
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