Re: [TenTec] TT 961 Misc

[Carl Moreschi <n4py3@earthlink.net>]

The 4 conductor ribbon cable was definitely first.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
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Louisburg, NC 27549
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On 1/30/2016 12:18 PM, Barry N1EU wrote:
> I'm going to take a wild guess.  First came the 4-conductor ribbon cable as
> a carry-over from the earlier power supplies.  Next came the thick round
> jacketed DC power cable.  But the last DC cable used on the late 962's was
> a two-conductor unjacketed cable.  Again, I'm guessing and someone please
> correct me if I'm wrong.
>
> I have strong opinions on packing - DOUBLE box the power supply.  If that's
> not possible, fold some thick cardboard around the rear heatsink fins and
> use a TON of big bubble wrap.
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
> On Sat, Jan 30, 2016 at 5:07 PM,<k7mks@comcast.net>  wrote:
>
> > Which came first the 4-conductor black power cable or the flat 4-conductor
> > ribbon cable? Why the change? Any preference of one over the other?
> >
> > I have a couple of 961s and wonder the best way to pack to avoid damage in
> > case of a shipping drop.
> >
> > Thanks joe k7mks
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