Other folks have explained tinning of stranded wire.  I use the connections 
provided on the rig and power supply the slotted bolts or even a hold with a 
set screw.  A good mechanical connection, I feel , is just as good as a 
crimp connection.  Nothing is better than a good soldered connection that is 
mechanical secure.  The amount of surface area in actual electric contact 
with solder is always more than any mechanical/compression connection.  A 
mechanical connection is usually fine except moisture or corrosive 
environments may cause mechanical to detearate quicker than a soldered 
joint.
Also since I am a retired electrician Caldweld is a preferred connection on 
grounding joints in the earth.  This is a type of high temperature 
brazing/soldering which is the best even though mechanical connections are 
accepted.  Also I am too cheap to buy the Anderson connectors when I have 
plenty of wire nuts that perform just as well and cost a tenth.  I also use 
a flag of black electric tape to mark the positive leads..  Guess that is 
enough in sounding my opinion.
Ron
KD0HOY

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From: "David Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:38 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: possibly another silly question

> Firstly, thanks for the responses regarding radio connections to a power =
> supply, I believe that the attachment bolts can be removed completely, =
> so it appears that ring terminals would be best.  Using a small zip tie =
> to mark one of the leads is also quite helpul.  One response mentioned =
> that the power lead ends should be tinned.  Not exactly sure what this =
> term means.
>
> What does this mean, and why is it done?
>
> Thank you all again,
>
>
>
> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp