[SMCARA] Crimpers

[john caplins]

That is a good idea.  I have half a roll of those velcro wire ties and use them frequently for bundling wiring  but never thought about using them on the power poles. Thanks,
JohnKK4JC

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> I also use Power Poles on ALL my equipment and have not had a problem, BUT,I wrap a small Velcro wire tie thru the connector to hold it together.The small Velcro wire ties can be purchased at Walmart in the Electronics Dept. and come in a roll of 25. I use the ones that are 1/4 inch wide x 8 inches long.
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>       From: ken.mcneely--- via SMCARA <smcara at mailman.qth.net>
>  To: Bill Jones <merc669 at gmail.com>; "Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS" <frederic.clarke at navy.mil> 
> Cc: "smcara at mailman.qth.net" <smcara at mailman.qth.net> 
>  Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 9:57 PM
>  Subject: Re: [SMCARA] Crimpers
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> 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.
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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
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> On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS <
> frederic.clarke at navy.mil> wrote:
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> > Ren,
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> > 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!
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> > 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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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rene
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