[Elecraft] Powerpoles (again)

[Edward R Cole]

I only have power-pole's on my K3/10 and KXPA-100.

I installed a power-pole on the CCI 140w linear I built, but would 
not do it a second time.  None of these power-pole will stay seated 
if equipment is physically moved.

I very much like the power connectors used by DEMI on their 
transverters but do not have a source for them.  I chose 4-pin mic 
connectors to use as dc power and PTT jack on the 80w 2m Linear Amp I 
built last winter (for twelve customers).  Hardly any mics use that 
connector anymore so not likely one would connect a mic there <smile>.

For commercial equipment I used multi-pin Mil-spec threaded round 
connectors.  They cost over $30 so hams would not pay that.  But for 
hard-duty usage they are super.  You can hold the weight of the 
Pelican Cased equipment via the cord!  Plus they are water-tight.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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