[Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

[Walter Underwood]

One more option—Powerwerx has pre-made cables and will make custom cables.

https://powerwerx.com/adapter-extension-cables <https://powerwerx.com/adapter-extension-cables>
https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables <https://powerwerx.com/custom-dc-power-cables>

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> On Dec 21, 2016, at 9:22 AM, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
> 
> I use PowerPole connectors for all DC wiring, not only in the shack, but also throughout the house, and including the dozens of accessories and appliances that run on outboard DC supplies. While a "proper crimper" is helpful, I've installed hundreds of pairs of power pole connectors using nothing more than a soldering iron, needle-nose pliers, and a good bench vise. The bench vise holds the cable in place while I'm soldering.  I use the needle-nose pliers to carefully crimp the biggest (30A) pins. I don't crimp the smaller pins. I do tin the copper before soldering.
> 
> The 30A pins are the only ones that are difficult, and then only when fitting big wire into them. I use stranded cable for DC power wiring; for the few that are #8, I remove a few strands at the connector to make it fit. I then carefully re-twist it and tin it before crimping with the pliers.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> On Wed,12/21/2016 6:01 AM, Ray Sills wrote:
>> If you are going to use Andersen Power Pole connectors, you have to commit to getting a proper (yes, a proper) crimper.
> 
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