[SMCARA] Fwd: Save the Date! 9/19/2021 - Connector Workshop & "Solar Sunday"

[JD Delancy]

SMCARA - see below.  The annual connector workshop is open to any and 
all; contact Jeff/KB3SPH if you'd like to attend

     jd

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Subject: 	Save the Date! 9/19/2021 - Connector Workshop & "Solar Sunday"
Date: 	Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:22:33 -0400
From: 	humbert1js at gmail.com



Hi, All,

Mark your calendars for the *6th Annual Connector Workshop* 
(Red-Righting, Tongue-Upping the World since 2016) to be held at the 
Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC) on *Sunday, 
9/19/2021*.  This year’s theme is *“Solar Sunday.”*

*Details so far:*

*Who:*Any interested person. This email is being sent to local area 
amateur radio operators. *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.  Planned speakers include Charles – AA3WS and Jeff – KB3SPH.

*Also:**“Solar Sunday”* *Presentations on Various Solar Power Systems:*

Kato – KB3LIB:  Home/Cottage Solar Project

Steven – KC3DSO: Camping/Hiking/Vehicle Solar Systems

Jeff – KB3SPH: Field Deployable/Portable Solar System

*When:*Sunday, 19 September 2021 from 1300 – 1700 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM).

*Where:*

Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC)

5300 Turkey Tayac Place
Nanjemoy, MD 20662


*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

Hands on use of other crimp-on connectors, PL-259 connector 
installation, etc.

Briefs and demonstrations on preparation of cables and soldering various 
connectors and Crimp-the-Shield/Solder-the-Pin connectors

Hands on use of soldering equipment**

*Note:**No experience or bringing of equipment is necessary, *come and 
learn from others!  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.

*Why:*Get the creative juices flowing!

*If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know via 
return email (**humbert1js at gmail.com* <mailto:humbert1js at gmail.com>*) 
and include the number of people you’re bringing with you.*

73

Jeff - KB3SPH

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

Cell/Text: 301-848-8043