[SMCARA] Crimpers

[ken.mcneely--- via SMCARA]

I use power poles in my mobile & all the radios in my shack & have for a while now & NEVER had an issue. I recommend them. They work well & aids in a clean install.

Ken
KB3YPY


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<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Bill Jones <merc669 at gmail.com> </div><div>Date:05/11/2015  17:49  (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: "Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS" <frederic.clarke at navy.mil> </div><div>Cc: smcara at mailman.qth.net </div><div>Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Crimpers </div><div>
</div>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
>
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