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Maurice Mines <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:47:55 -0600
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a powerpole are thos termnals at the back of a powersuplay? please forgive my spelling maurice kd0iko.
On Apr 13, 2010, at 7:39 PM, tom behler wrote:

>    Bobby:
> 
> Well, my procedures are very hard to describe via e-mail, but I think the 
> main trick is to be very careful to sort out each side of the Anderson Power 
> Pole connector (i.e. red vs. black), and to develop a systematic way to 
> check for correct polarity as you go.
> 
> The terminals that are used for the power pole connections have a protruding 
> edge, which I face toward me, as I stick the terminal and power cord wire 
> into the appropriate hole in the crimper.  Then, I close the crimper around 
> the connection, and, more often than not, it makes a sound crimped 
> connection.
> 
> It will probably take a number of tries until you get a system down for 
> yourself, but if I can do it, anyone can!  (grin)
> 
> I suspect that others on the list will have different suggestions, and I 
> will read them with interest if they are willing to share them.
> 
> Hope this helps at least a little.
> 
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bobby Druesedow" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:28 PM
> Subject: Andersen Powerpole Crimper
> 
> 
> Tom:
> 
> I bought the power pole crimper a while back, but haven't tried to use it.
> Can you give me some tips on using the crimper being blind? Thanks.
> 
> 
> Bobby Druesedow
> Call Sign: W5OJT
> Visit my web page at:
> http://www.aledobb.com/druesedow

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