RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread mch
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

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Fred Flowers
The only difference is the size of wire that will fit. -Original Message- 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread mch
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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Chuck Kelsey
; 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread mch
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,

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread mch
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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread John J. Riddell
st under 50 dollars. 73 John VE3AMZ Waterloo Ontario. - Original Message - From: "Paul Metzger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power >I second that. > >

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Fred Flowers
al Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Morris Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 12:13 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power I've seen poorly made Chinese made clones that

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Whatever PowerWerx sell. That's the only place I've purchased. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - 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

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Mike Morris
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: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Chuck Kelsey
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

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Fred Flowers
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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Paul Metzger
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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Power-Pole connectors NOT for power

2007-03-24 Thread Tedd Doda
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