[Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

[Clay Autery]

I find the Power pole connectors perfectly serviceable...  And I am
pretty much a cabling/connector freak.

I like Power Poles because they are serviceable, configurable, and
becoming more common/standard as time passes.

Would I prefer a CPC or other connector?  Perhaps, but the Power Pole
does the job and at a manufacturing price point that makes sense.

If you do your cabling and cable routing correctly, you should never
have a problem.  The connectors are rated to carry enough power to
satisfy the K3s' needs AT FULL POWER.

And there are ways/devices to make PP connections "more secure".

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Clay Autery, KY5G
MONTAC Enterprises
(318) 518-1389

On 9/13/2016 7:53 AM, Ramon Tristani wrote:
> The Power Pole connectors on the back of my K3 provide for only a marginal, non-secure connection to the cable coming from the power supply. Has anybody out there “invented” or “discovered” a more secure and strong connection than the one provided by the Power Poles? It is so easy for the connection to come loose that makes me wonder how can they safely conduct the 20 amps needed for the radio to operate at full power. I believe in strong and tight connections when relatively high current is expected. Anybody out there with suggestions? I would appreciate knowing from you. Thank you all.
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