[Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

[Bob Novas]

I have assembled power poles incorrectly and noticed that they didn't "stick".  However, when I assemble them correctly, they stick great and like Ken and Detrick said, I can drag my K3S around by the power cord.  You have to be really careful to assemble them with the correct orientation of the metal insert to the plastic case. I crimp the metal insert to the wire - this results in a good gas-tight seal with no excess. The insert has to go all the way into the housing.  Again, if you assemble them correctly, they work great. If you don't assemble them properly, they do not work well at all.  Bob - W3DK