[Elecraft] K3 and Power Poles

[Ramon Tristani]

Just for info to all. I ordered the retention clip from Powerwerx and it fits very well. The connection to my K3  is now secure. 

Ramon

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> On Sep 13, 2016, at 10:41 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I need to point out that those retention clips will work fine when you are connecting two APP in-line connectors together, however, they cannot be fitted to the K3/K3S APP connector because the "retainer pin" hole is not accessible at the K3/K3S end.  They are fine for connecting one APP cable to another, but in practice, I have not found them necessary.
> Properly assembled APP connectors will have a significant pullout force requirement.  Pay attention to those who state they can move the K3 by pulling on the cable - those folks have properly assembled APP connectors.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> If yours cannot do that, investigate the construction of your APP connectors.
> 
>> On 9/13/2016 10:01 PM, Dan Violette wrote:
>> And there are retention clips.  I have a couple black ones that came with
>> some order at one time (RigRunner I think).
>> 
> 
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