See bottom post:
Phil Kane wrote:
On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:44:08 +0000, Charles Harpole wrote:
ARRL's idea to standardize on Anderson is similarily a
mistake... and their idea is especially applied to emergency
comm... the very place where weird fixtures are another disaster.
Our ARES group has standardized on the Anderson PPs and they
have been installed on all equipment used by our members.
I can't for the life of me understand the hatred some show of APPs.
Like any other connector, if installed PROPERLY and used for the
intended purpose, they do a great job. ANY connector can fail if
installed in a ham-handed manner, even the most expensive. My local
ARES group has standardized on these, and not just because "the ARRL
said so", as some imply. They truly are a superior connector if
installed to manufacturers spec. Crimp or solder, your choice, although
if crimping is good enough for NASA, Boeing, McDonnell-Douglas et al,
it's good enough for me.
Also, the roll pins are NOT recommended by most sellers of APPs, nor
Anderson. They do not stay put, and can cause a disaster if they fall
into the wrong place(see Murphy's Law). Better to use a drop of Super
Glue or similar after the connectors are dovetailed together. The clip
made to hold sets together is a great idea, although it does add to the
expense.
BTW, RC modelers use APPs extensively with no trouble or unwanted
disconnects, and this is certainly a harsher environment than most of us
will use them in.
Just my 2 cents, now back in my hole!!
73 de John AI4JH
--
"The real proof that there is intelligent life in outer space is that they haven't
come here."
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