[TowerTalk] static

[K1TTT]

I use molex inside... but if you take a close look at powerpoles you will
find that it is easy to assembly custom polarized connectors with just about
any number of wires you want.  The trick is you have to realize that the
sides of the connectors are meant to be locked together with the little
dovetail joints.  And since there are dovetails on all 4 sides they can be
polarized by turning one 90 degrees from the other(s) so they will only go
together one way.  After sliding a couple together you can lock them with a
wire through the little half rounds near the bottom that line up to form a
nice little locking hole or for more permanent applications use a drop of
glue.

David Robbins K1TTT
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gary "Joe" Mayfield [mailto:gary_mayfield at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 03:55
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] static

I use this setup (The second item).

http://www.dcpwr.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15

It holds the power poles together, and can't be cross polarized.

73,
Joe kk0sd

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of K8RI
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2013 2:42 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] static

On 7/6/2013 12:40 PM, jcjacobsen at q.com wrote:
>
>
> A snippet from Rich:
> < I plan on using a group of Anderson Power Poles for a quick 
> disconnect for my rotor cables. >
>
> Rich,
>
> While that sounds like a good idea, I'd like to suggest either a 
> multi-pin
Cinch-Jones connector or a connector for a utility trailer. The Pwr-Poles
will be hard to keep "straight" as far as 1-1, 2-2, etc. With the others,
it's one plug-up. they are polorized, and you're done.
>

I have to admit that I really dislike the Cinch-Jones connectors after using
them and other types in industry.

I much prefer the "Winchester" type often seen on surplus gear.

OTOH if it's a rotator cable, Hygain has a very nice connector that it uses
on the Tailtwister.  I've converted my Ham series rotators to using them,
They use gold plated pins and are relatively easy to weatherproof.
They are mechanically secure and well worth the effort to install.
To disconnect it's about two turns on the collar and pull them apart.

They're not cheap, but to me, they are well worth the money.

73

Roger (K8RI)


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