[Elecraft] Button of no return

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks, let's wind this thread and related ones tonight with just a few more posts in the interest of limiting email overload for others. 

Also, please remember to keep all discussions and disagreements cordial and polite on the list. 

Eric
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> On Mar 13, 2014, at 2:55 PM, Bill K9YEQ <k9yeq at live.com> wrote:
> 
> Also, have had no problems and I install on all of the equipment I have.  I
> had more than my fair share of Molex issues.  I prefer the Power pole and do
> not solder... I think that stresses the connections.  No Flames Please.
> 
> Bill
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Harris
> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:52 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return
> 
> Not a flame just a simple power pole observation.
> 
> Never had a problem, never fallen out (K2, K3, XV50) even when tugging units
> around, soldered not crimped, no $40. crimper, not colour blind so arranged
> the cable and connectors to match the equipment.
> 
> Each to his own I guess.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Mike VP8NO
> 
>> On 13/03/2014 09:51, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
>> Well, I'll don my asbestos suit and dump on the power poles.
>> 
>> They're too flimsy, over-rated, over priced, non-re-useable,
>> non-standard ( red on the right or it is??   You cannot plug in any of
>> the Molex or later connectors such that the polarity is reversed and 
>> you don't need a $40 crimper to install them.)
>> 
>> I use power poles ONLY when they can't be avoided.
>> 
>> 73, Charlie k3ICH
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