Doc et al:
My comments embedded below.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
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From: "doc" <kd4e@verizon.net>
To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] rotator cable source [and other control cables]
> > Jim Lux wrote:
> > Anderson PowerPole connectors are also rated up to 600V, and enormous
> > currents, too.
>
>
> The nuisance with Anderson is that the smaller ones have
> very insecure connections, or so has been my experience,
I decided to use the larger ones (30+ amps) without exception at my station.
Eliminates the more delicate contacts of the smaller connectors.
> and absent shrink wrap or something they are not at all
> weatherproof.
>
> I am using them for DC connections because they are a
> standard but I am not fond of them at all for those two
> reasons. Have to figure out a good way to seal them ...
> very good for the big connections on 200A batteries!
Once the connection is made, wrap the assembly just like an outdoor PL-259
connection - Scotch 88 electrical tape and/or coax seal.
>
> doc
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> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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