8th ANNUAL CONNECTOR WORKSHOP
to be held Sunday, 9/10/2023
Please respond directly to humbert1js@gmail.com
Mark your calendars for the 8th
Annual Connector Workshop (Red-Righting, Tongue-Upping the World since
2016) to be held at the home of Jeff – KB3SPH and Pam – KB3SWS, 2815 Butterfly
Pl, Indian Head, MD. 20640.
When: Sunday, 10 September 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please plan to arrive between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Who: Any interested person. This email is being sent to
local area amateur radio operators. Please feel free to forward this email
to any individual/group that may have an interest.
What: Free
Connector Workshop focusing on learning about and constructing
assemblies using Anderson PowerPoles and various other
connectors.
This year’s agenda includes a “Make
& Take” project; a PowerPole 4-way splitter. The
splitter is similar to: https://www.ebay.com/itm/142789927844 for $33.00! The workshop project cost is only $10.00
per splitter. You could build 3 splitters for less than the cost of the e-bay
offering.
For logistics purposes, please
let me know if you want to participate in the project and how many splitter
kits you want. I will purchase the kit parts in advance, based on the number of
responses and collect kit payment at the workshop.
Agenda:
- Brief on how to use Anderson PowerPole connectors (the ARES/RACES standard) and
demonstrations/displays of various configurations to assemble.
- Detailed demonstration of
modifications to a Powerwerx Battery Box to include
LiFePO4 battery installation, solar power controller integration, and construction/use
of SB50 (50 amp) PowerPole connectors. We will gauge interest in having a late fall
2023/early winter 2024 additional workshop day to build battery boxes.
- Make & Take Project: 4-way
PowerPole Splitter
Why: Get the creative juices flowing!
Notes:
*No experience is necessary.
Come and learn from others! If you
have a situation where you need assistance in choosing or building a connector for
your equipment, please bring that equipment to the workshop and let the “Brain
Trust” have a crack at solving the issue.
*Basic equipment/tools will be available
for sharing, but you can also provide your own, as desired.
*You do not have to participate
in the Make & Take project to attend the workshop.
*Pam – KB3SWS will have her
smörgåsbord available throughout the afternoon.
Sign Up:
If you are interested in
attending the workshop, please let me know via return email to humbert1js@gmail.com with
the following information:
Name(s):
Number of 4 Way Splitter Kits
($10.00 EA):
73
Jeff - KB3SPH
humbert1js@gmail.com
Cell/Text: 301-848-8043
Last Update: 7/30/2023