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Save the Date! 9/19/2021 - Connector Workshop & "Solar Sunday"


 

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Hi, All,

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Connector Workshop (Red-Righting, Tongue-Upping the World since 2016) to be held at the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC) on Sunday, 9/19/2021.? This year¡¯s theme is ¡°Solar Sunday.¡±

Details so far:

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 power cable assemblies using Anderson PowerPole connectors.? Planned speakers include Charles ¨C AA3WS and Jeff ¨C KB3SPH.

Also:? ¡°Solar Sunday¡± Presentations on Various Solar Power Systems:

Kato ¨C KB3LIB:? Home/Cottage Solar Project

Steven ¨C KC3DSO: Camping/Hiking/Vehicle Solar Systems

Jeff ¨C KB3SPH: Field Deployable/Portable Solar System

When: Sunday, 19 September 2021 from 1300 ¨C 1700 (1:00 PM ¨C 5:00 PM).?

Where:

Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC)

5300 Turkey Tayac Place
Nanjemoy, MD 20662


How (To):

Briefs on how to use Anderson PowerPole connectors (the ARES/RACES standard) and demonstrations on various configurations to assemble

Hands on use of PowerPole crimpers and insulated connector crimpers to assemble cables

Hands on use of other crimp-on connectors, PL-259 connector installation, etc.?

Briefs and demonstrations on preparation of cables and soldering various connectors and Crimp-the-Shield/Solder-the-Pin connectors

Hands on use of soldering equipment

Note: No experience or bringing of equipment is necessary, come and learn from others!? If you have a situation where you need assistance in getting a connector/advice on equipment, please bring that equipment to the workshop and let the ¡°Brain Trust¡± have a crack at solving the issue.

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Why: Get the creative juices flowing!

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If you are interested in attending the workshop, please let me know via return email (humbert1js@...) and include the number of people you¡¯re bringing with you.

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73

Jeff - KB3SPH

humbert1js@...

Cell/Text: 301-848-8043

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