[SMCARA] Fwd: Connector Workshop 4/23/2017

[JD Delancy]

Re-xmitted with permission from the originator -- Jeff/humbert1js at gmail.com

    jd

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Subject: 	Connector Workshop 4/23/2017
Date: 	Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:07:53 -0500
From: 	Jeff Humbert <humbert1js at gmail.com>

	


Hi, All,

Mark your calendars! It’s time for another Connector Workshop to be held 
at the home of Pam - KB3SWS and Jeff – KB3SPH on Sunday, 4/23/2017.

Details:

*Who:*Any interested person. This email is being sent to local areas 
hams in FWARC, SMARC, CCARC, and PGARES, and the Southern MD 
Astronomical Society (SMAS) members.

*What:*  Connector workshop focusing on learning about and constructing 
power cable assemblies using Anderson PowerPole connectors and other 
crimp-on connectors, PL-259 connector installation, fellow ham 
interaction, etc. No experience necessary, come and learn from others!

*When:*Sunday, 23 April from 1300 – 1700 (1:00PM – 5:00PM).  We will 
also provide snacks during the afternoon, and supper beginning at 1700 
for those who want to stay.

*Where:*KB3SWS and KB3SPH location in Indian Head, MD (South of 
Smallwood State Park).  Specific directions to be provided later.  For 
planning purposes, driving times to the workshop location are: 35 
minutes from the routes 210/495 intersection, 25 minutes from the routes 
6/301 intersection, and 40 minutes from North Waldorf. The workshop will 
be held indoors, so we don’t have to worry about the weather.

*How (To):*Briefs on how to use Anderson PowerPole connectors (the 
ARES/RACES standard) and demonstrations on various configurations to 
assemble.

Hands on use of PowerPole crimpers and insulated connector crimpers to 
assemble cables.

Briefs and demonstrations on soldering PL-259 connectors.

Hands on use of soldering equipment to make up cables.

*If you are interested in attending, please let me know via return email 
(humbert1js at gmail.com <mailto:humbert1js at gmail.com>) as soon as possible 
and include the number of people.*Family members, friends, etc. are also 
welcome to attend.

Available at the workshop:

A set of PowerPole crimpers (with 15, 30 and 45 amp dies) and a set of 
insulated connector crimpers (with yellow, red, and blue dies) for 
others to use.  If you have crimpers, too, please bring them to share.

15 amp, 30 amp, and 45 amp PowerPole connector sets and some 12 gauge 
and 10 gauge cable available at cost. (one pair of PowerPole connectors 
is ~$1.00)

I have one soldering station.  If you want to bring your own, please do.

I envision those who have experience with the various connectors helping 
those who do not, for a fun time for everyone.

Here are some ideas on what materials to bring to and gadgets you may 
want to construct at the Connector Workshop.

Materials:

12 Gauge wire (works well with 30 amp PowerPoles)

Heat shrink tubing

Cable ties

Electrical tape

PowerPole Connectors

Insulated ring connectors

Gadgets to make:

Extension cords

Cigarette lighter socket/plug

12V power supply “wall wart”

Radio pigtails (I cut the power cord for a radio about 8 inches from the 
radio-specific plug and put PowerPoles on the other end)

Ring end pigtails (to connect to power supplies)

Bare wire pigtails (to connect to power supplies/batteries)

Alligator clips

“Y” extension adapters

Fuse holders

Attached is a photo of some of the objects I have made.

Basically anything that uses 12V DC in my shack or deployable gear gets 
PowerPole connectors installed.  The sky’s the limit!

Testimonials from last year’s workshop:

*Before the workshop, I couldn’t even spell PoowurPull; still can’t, but 
I had fun!

*My XYL wonders why I keep mumbling in my sleep, “Red Right, Tongue Up!”

*Nice location, are you sure I’m still in Maryland?

*I didn’t think an old dog could learn new tricks; I was wrong.

*Again, if you are interested in attending, please let me know via 
return email (humbert1js at gmail.com <mailto:humbert1js at gmail.com>) ASAP.*

73

Jeff / KB3SPH

humbert1js at gmail.com <mailto:humbert1js at gmail.com>

C: 301-848-8043 (leave message if no answer)