[SMCARA] Crimpers

[Bill Jones]

Power Poles are definitely a weak link in power...And in a mobile
configurations a total waste. I have or had them on my base unit and after
issues with the lack of anything positive about locking the two together
for a solid connection I removed them and was able to connect directly to
power supply.I will add one other thing about the power poles. Keep in mind
that a loose or intermittent connection adds more resistance.. More
resistance means more current which adds to great voltage draw on the
battery and alternator. Lose the power poles and use the twist on power
connection (wraps) or some in-line insolated splice that is either crimped
or soldered for something positive. Johnson Power-poles are in my opinion a
waste and in a mobile config definitely asking for trouble..... Just my
opinion.....Bill

On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS <
frederic.clarke at navy.mil> wrote:

> Ren,
>
> I have never had any problems with them, except as you point out, when
> they are under a pulling type of strain.  Your "YMMV" caveat is appropriate!
>
> I'm curious why you don't recommend the roll pins?  Other than if you drop
> one, you will probably never find it again! I haven't tried the little
> connector locks from WMR, but will look into it as I am sure I will suffer
> a disconnect in the coche at the most inopportune time!
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> Tom/W4OKW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rene
> Ramirez
> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 4:06 PM
> To: AWG9Tech
> Cc: SMCARA
> Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Crimpers
>
> I do as well but...
>
> I would advise AGAINST using APP's in a mobile installation.  Why?  They
> are not as positive locking as compared to other connector configurations
> and in a mobile installation you have shock and vibration to deal with (Not
> so at the shack/in the field).  If you feel you must go that route be very
> sure that you...
>
> 1.  use super glue to adhere the two sides together  (do not use the roll
> pins that come with them) 2.  Use one of the connector locks that you can
> get from west mountain radio et.al. to keep both sides held together so
> they wont shake/rattle/roll apart.
>
> YMMV
>
> Ren.
>
> On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:00 PM, AWG9Tech <awg9tech at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I plan to start a mobile install soon and was wondering if anyone had
> > a set of Anderson Powerpole crimpers I could borrow...
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Eddie
> > KB3HAM
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