Mark:

I don't know of anyone who has the crimping tool right now, but I may just 
invest in one simply  to have it.

One caution I have heard is that buying the Power Poles from another source 
might cause you to get inferior stuff;  I have heard that some folks market 
a certain kind of pin that is supposed to work with the power poles, but is, 
in fact, of inferior quality, and could cause problems later down the road.

This is why I want to do things right the first time, even if it means 
paying some extra bucks.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Senk, Mark J. (CDC/NIOSH/NPPTL)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: anderson power poles re-visited


>I have never used these but just ordered some on ebay.  I paid about a =
> buck a pair.  Reviews on eham say it's easier to install these with the =
> crimping tool.   Is there a chance you can borrow the tool from a local =
> ham?
>
> WB3CAI
> =20
>
>