At 3/24/2007 02:57 PM, you wrote:
>Reasons not to solder PowerPoles:
>
>1) It is very hard to control the wicking of solder into a stranded
>wire. Allowing this to happen can create a failure point in
>applications where vibration is present. And there can be a
>surprising amount of vibration in
Reasons not to solder PowerPoles:
1) It is very hard to control the wicking of solder into a stranded
wire. Allowing this to happen can create a failure point in
applications where vibration is present. And there can be a
surprising amount of vibration in a rack mounted piece of electronic gear.
t; From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mch
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:18 PM
> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
>
> There are three ratings of PP that all use t
The only difference is the size of wire that will fit.
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
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Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 3:18 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors
There are three ratings of PP that all use the same size shell. These
are the 40 Amp, 30 Amp, and I believe the third is 15 or 20 Amp. Most of
the ones you see sold are the 30 Amp version. The 40A is built obviously
heavier than the other two.
My previous comments were all relative to the 30A vers
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To:
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
> Were they authentic Anderson Power Poles or some other brand. I've been
> using them for years (some over 20 years continuous) and I've never seen
> a problem w
t; I've had the 30-amp powerpoles go intermittent. Kind of disappointing for
> what I thought was supposed to be a premium power connector.
>
> Chuck
> WB2EDV
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Paul Metzger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
> Sent: Saturday,
But can't you say that about anything? An improperly built repeater will
not be as reliable as one that is properly built. Is that the fault of
the equipment or the builder?
Joe M.
Paul Metzger wrote:
>
> I second that.
>
> I myself have found these little power pole connectors (which are
> rec
st under 50 dollars.
73 John VE3AMZ Waterloo Ontario.
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From: "Paul Metzger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
>I second that.
>
>
al Message-
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Morris
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 12:13 PM
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Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
I've seen poorly made Chinese made clones that
Whatever PowerWerx sell. That's the only place I've purchased.
Chuck
WB2EDV
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From: "Mike Morris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:12 PM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
Behalf Of Paul Metzger
>Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:31 AM
>To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
>
>I second that.
>
>I myself have found these little power pole connectors (which are
>recommended by em
Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
Hi Ted,
Smaller being the typical size power-pole you see being sold for
much of the Amateur Radio aps. There are a number of distribution
panels sold by MFJ, Powerwerks, Saratoga Power and flea market
tables using the common small size. I would guess
ubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
>I second that.
>
> I myself have found these little power pole connectors (which are
> recommended by emergency groups) to be a bit too delicate for me. And
> if improperly built, will have little or almost no contac
ject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power
I second that.
I myself have found these little power pole connectors (which are
recommended by emergency groups) to be a bit too delicate for me. And
if improperly built, will have little or almost no contact tension at
al
I second that.
I myself have found these little power pole connectors (which are
recommended by emergency groups) to be a bit too delicate for me. And
if improperly built, will have little or almost no contact tension at
all. Honestly I was a little shocked when I started seeing these
litt
On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:01:17 -, skipp025 wrote:
>I try not to use the small powerpoles any more.. the smaller made
>power-poles don't have adequate contact tension/pressure and have
>been real trouble makers for me.
*Smaller* being what Skipp? I've had excellent results using
the 30 amp con
> Personally I don't like the RCA connector for power use.
> Assuming the female is chassis mounted, as it has been on
> a number of pieces of equipment (DEMI transverters come to
> mind), that means there's a mating male connector with +12VDC
> on the exposed pin, just looking for something to
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