[SMCARA] Reminder! Connector Workshop - 4/29/2018

[JD Delancy]

FYI,  Contact Jeff/KB3SPH (cc on this note) if your interested

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*From:*Jeff Humbert <humbert1js at gmail.com>
*Sent:* Friday, April 20, 2018 8:18 AM
*Subject:* Reminder! Connector Workshop - 4/29/2018

Hi, All,

I sent driving directions to the workshop via email this morning to all 
prospective attendees.  If you have not received the directions email 
and were planning to come to the workshop, please let me know 
immediately.  There’s still time to sign-up and join the Connector-Fest!

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Mark your calendars! It’s time for the Third Annual Connector Workshop 
to be held at the home of Pam - KB3SWS and Jeff – KB3SPH on Sunday, 
4/29/2018.

*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.*

*Details:*

*Who:*Any interested person. This email is being sent to local area Hams 
in FWARC, SMARC, CCARC, and PGARES, and the Southern MD Astronomical 
Society (SMAS) members. *Please feel free to forward this email to any 
individual/group that may have an interest.*

*What:  Free 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, 29 April 2018 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 to attendees 
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 and the new 
Crimp-the-Shield/Solder-the-Pin connectors

Hands on use of soldering equipment**

*Note:*If you have a situation where you need assistance in getting a 
connector/advice on equipment, please bring that equipment to the 
workshop and let the “Brain Trust” have a crack at solving the issue.

*Again, 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:*

Work table space

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 30 Amp 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

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*Gadgets to make:*

PowerPole 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

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

*Testimonials from past workshops:*

*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>

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