![]() ![]() These connectors are preferred by many amateur radio emergency groups. We sell sets with 1 red and 1 black housing and two contact pins, or you can buy individual red and black housings and contacts separately. The Powerpole contacts we carry handle up to 30 Amps, which is sufficient for most ham radio needs. They use silver plated contacts that are held in strong contact by rigid plastic housings. ![]() Powerpole connectors offer a low resistance connection with very low voltage drop. Just push them through the hole and trim them off flush with the plastic housing. We know that from experience! So instead we suggest Q-Tip shafts, they actually hold better and are non-conductive. However, these roll pins are metal and if they happen to fall out, they can short whatever they land on. There are "roll pins" available that slide into the hole and secure the paired connectors so they will not slide apart. They also can be joined together, side by side, to make a convenient plug/receptacle. We use the Gardner Bender crimping tool which can be found at big box stores, etc. We don't find the official crimp tool necessary and do recommend soldering every pin. Crimp and solder your wire to the contact pin and then insert it into the housing until it clicks. The Powerpole connectors we sell are suitable for #12 to #16 AWG wire. We have found these connectors to be great for hooking up power supplies, transceivers, and other ham radio equipment. 73 Archives Search Advertising on Antenna Calculator Browse HamCall QSL Photos Hamfest Calendar Mailing Lists Notable Links New Callsign Notification Service VEC License Renewals and Modifications
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