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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,
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>
>
> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp
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