OK to use SAE connectors for mobile radio power hook-up?

[paulears]

In the end I had to google SAE connectors, as I've never heard of them, let alone seen one in the UK. Practically all the radios I use and sell now have those off-white connectors with spade terminals inside - annoying 3 versions of course, offset left, centre and offset right, but I have a few adaptors and they seem electrically decent. Over the years here the hams emergency groups have tried to standardise their power connection systems for obvious reasons but it's never settled down. I'm left wondering if the new ranges of home electrics Wago style connectors are just the easiest solution. Flip the lever, stuff the wire in, flip the lever.

 

[AK9R]

There's a lot to be said for going back to the lowest common denominator: bare wires in a Wago connector. Especially now that you can get the inline "feed through" style. Inline splicing connector with lever (221-2401) | WAGO USA

Of course, having bare wires that are energized laying around would be a bad idea. Apply common sense as necessary.

 

[R8000]

Please don't cut off the factory connector.
If you must go with something different, make a short adapter. It's really irritating to see a used radio on the market that is in great condition only to find someone hacked off the factory connector and put something else on. It's your radio, but something to consider when it's time to send it down the road.