[TowerTalk] rotator cable source [and other control cables]

[ersmar@comcast.net]

Doc et al:

     My comments embedded below.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


----- Original Message -----
From: "doc" <kd4e at verizon.net>
To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk at 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.


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