considering they are under $120, less then the cost of your typical HT, i
think its not too far out of line to aford one.
They used to be terribly expensive, and some of the top of the line ones
still are...but colbalt systems makes a very affordable unit that is just as
accurate as the upper end ones.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: ANDERSON POWER POLES!!!


> not many of us have one or can afford one.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:53 PM
> Subject: Re: ANDERSON POWER POLES!!!
>
>
> > that's what a color detector is for.
> > they do actually work on heavy wires and connecters.
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 4:13 PM
> > Subject: Re: ANDERSON POWER POLES!!!
> >
> >
> >> Anthony,
> >>
> >> Here is a link  to the West Mountain  Radio site:
> >>
> >> http://www.westmountainradio.com/supportrr.htm
> >>
> >>
> >>  It's a step by step on how to install these things.  I use the Gardner
> >> Bender tool mentioned on that page.  HRO sells it, or at least did 2
> >> years
> >> ago, for about 10 bucks.  Gardner Bender is also a brand Home Depot
> > carries
> >> in it's electrical department, and they may have it for a couple of
bucks
> >> less.
> >>
> >>
> >> Not too hard once you've done a couple, but as John said, you will need
> >> sighted help to seperate the red  from the black halvs  since  there is
> >> no
> >> way to tell the difference by feel.
> >>
> >> 73, Steve KW3A
> >