Christy,

I use Power Poles here and really like the flexibility they offer. 
Perhaps  with only 1 radio and 1 power supply and the thought of  a small 
battery in the future, they may be overkill for you at this point.  But no 
real reason why you can't  install them yourself if you want to go that 
route.

The "real" tool is about 50 bucks to install them, but  the cheaper one (the 
one I use) is only ten bucks.    Ten pairs of power poles (10 red, 10 black) 
is ten dollars.   Plus whatever wire you decide to use.

Besides a cutting/stripping tool and a crimper, you should also have 
something to  check continuity.  This will also tell you if there is a short 
before you apply power to your handiwork.  Nobody likes to smell smoke.

Another option  for using power poles is to buy  pre-made wires with power 
poles installed.    Saratoaga sells some through Ham Radio Outlet, and maybe 
other dealers.  Others like West Mountain Radio  may also sell them.

Below are a few items from the HRO  online catalog.      I know that you 
have bare ends on your radio power cord, but there are ways around that .

Good luck, Steve KW3A
Item : PP-EXT-10
Description : 10FT 12 GA RED/BLK WIRE PPOLE TO PPOLE CONN
YOUR HRO PRICE $7.95
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18) Manufacturer: Saratoga
Item : PP-EXT-3
Description : 3FT 12 GA RED/BLK PPOLE TO PPOLE CONN
YOUR HRO PRICE $5.95
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19) Manufacturer: Saratoga
Item : PP-EXT-6
Description : 6FT 12 GA RED/BL WIRE PPOLE TO PPOLE CONN
YOUR HRO PRICE $6.95
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20) Manufacturer: Saratoga
Item : PP-SC-10
Description : 10FT 10 GAUGE RED/BLK WIRE RING TO PWR POLE
YOUR HRO PRICE $8.95
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21) Manufacturer: Saratoga
Item : PP-SC-6
Description : 6 FT 10 GAUGE RED/BLK RING TO PWR POLE CABLE
YOUR HRO PRICE $6.95
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