[Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

[Chris Hallinan]

HAHA, I should have expected a "firestorm" of replies.  Thanks for all
the input. I suspect that something went wrong with my installation,
and I will check it out.  I did purchase the crimp tool but that was
after the experience of soldering the first set.  I do recall that
they were difficult to insert into the plastic shell after soldering
because some solder leaked out around the contacts, and I had to
basically clean it off.  I'll try re-installing the connector using
the crimp tool.

Maybe my opinion on these connectors can change... LOL

Thanks,

Chris
K1AY



On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft
<elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> I've had occasional issues like yours.  Usually I just replace them.
> Sometimes, for reasons not readily apparent, they just do not lock together
> well.  Every piece of equipment I have gets power through PowerPoles. I have
> 2 12-position distribution panels.  Seems like the PowerPoles could be
> improved with some type of locking mechanism when they are panel mounted.
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
>
> On 2/17/15 7:58 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote:
>>
>> Hi list,
>>
>> I've noticed that almost every time I move my K3, it powers down.  I
>> have little doubt it's the power pole connectors.  I soldered them,
>> and I'm pretty good with a soldering iron.  It seems to be plugged in
>> and fully seated.  But why is it so fragile?  I used the powerpole
>> connectors and contacts that came with my K3 kit.
>>
>> Has anyone else notice this phenomenon?  Any advice?
>>
>> Thanks and 73,
>>
>> Chris
>> K1AY
>>
>
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