[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole Connectors
I have been using APPs for ten years when I built my first K2. I have used APP connectors on two K2s and two K3s. All cables to APP connectors have been soldered in. I have never had a problem. If the cables are soldered correctly to each insert; and the inserts are snapped in to the red and black housings, these connections should make good contact and last a lifetime. Roy Morris W4WFB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors...
Interesting assessment! Just received this from a friend who knew that I (and many others) used Anderson Power Pole connectors quite a bit. Forewarned is forearmed! Take this FWIW. 73, Tom N0SS Subject: [Boatanchors] Anderson Power Pole connectors... Just a WARNING! Do not try and substitute the Chinese copies of the Anderson Power Pole connectors marketed by TYCO under the AMP name, for the real thing!!! They fit together terribly, the contacts are inferior to the Anderson ones. Maybe the what's his name CEO wanted more profits to buy more $6500 shower curtains! I have been meaning to pass this along some time ago. I got a sample package from TYCO for possible use for an engineering project I was involved in. I was putting some of these on some ham stuff a few days ago and didn't think I'd still had any of the samples left! They LOOK identical, but the housings do not nest together neatly like the originals. They are not compatible with the originals. The dovetails in the nesting lugs are slightly bigger. Only ID on them is the word China molded into the rear edge (as opposed to Anderson on the originals). Also the contacts mate with the Anderson connectors but not really reliably. Anyway, these things are crap! They look OK, but they are not carefully made. Steer clear of them. I think Allied Electronics has them in their line, and possibly others. DON'T USE THEM, YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED AND FRUSTRATED! Stick to the original Anderson Power Poles! 73 Sandy W5TVW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors
Were is a good source for Anderson Power Pole connectors. I have found several places but they all seem to have a minimum order? Thanks Brent WB4X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors
Hi Brent. I think Tower Hobbies and Hobby People both carry them. I use them in my electric R/C planes. Check them out on the net. Harvey KN6VP - Original Message - From: Brent Sutphin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:16 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors Were is a good source for Anderson Power Pole connectors. I have found several places but they all seem to have a minimum order? Thanks Brent WB4X ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.2/274 - Release Date: 3/3/2006 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors
On Sun, 5 Mar 2006 22:16:03 -0500, Brent Sutphin wrote: Were is a good source for Anderson Power Pole connectors. I have found several places but they all seem to have a minimum order? Try www.dcpwr.com. DC-Power. I've been doing business with them for 6 years. The owner, Wes Allen, is the repeater guru for the Oregon Tualatin Valley A.R.C., the largest club in Oregon, (I'm a board member of that club) and he sells in small wuantities. I would recommend for starters getting the bag of 10 pairs (10 red, 10 black, 20+ contacts), and definitely the West Mountain crimper. It's a bit pricey, but I've used several different crimpers and this one is THE best. The reliability of the connector depends wholly on the reliability of the crimp, so don't settle for second-best. He doesn't have on-line ordering yet, but he is very responsive to e-mails and phone calls (see the website). If you can't reach him, it means that he's off at some hamfest somewhere - he exhibits at most if not all major venues. Have fun. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors
We also stock them directly on the Elecraft order page. 73, Eric Phil Kane wrote: On Sun, 5 Mar 2006 22:16:03 -0500, Brent Sutphin wrote: Were is a good source for Anderson Power Pole connectors. I have found several places but they all seem to have a minimum order? Try www.dcpwr.com. DC-Power. I've been doing business with them for 6 years. The owner, Wes Allen, is the repeater guru for the Oregon Tualatin Valley A.R.C., the largest club in Oregon, (I'm a board member of that club) and he sells in small wuantities. I would recommend for starters getting the bag of 10 pairs (10 red, 10 black, 20+ contacts), and definitely the West Mountain crimper. It's a bit pricey, but I've used several different crimpers and this one is THE best. The reliability of the connector depends wholly on the reliability of the crimp, so don't settle for second-best. He doesn't have on-line ordering yet, but he is very responsive to e-mails and phone calls (see the website). If you can't reach him, it means that he's off at some hamfest somewhere - he exhibits at most if not all major venues. Have fun. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
