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Subject: Rotor disconnect
From: sbookout@mnsinc.com (Steve Bookout)
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 12:23:29 -0500
UpTheTower@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-01-26 04:45:47 EST, you write:
> 
> >I need some suggestions for a rotor cable "quick" disconnect at the base of
> >my tower.  Like to uncouple it when the storms come.  The cable is composed
> >of #14 wires and I want something better than an 8 pin Jones plug.  Thanks
> >in advance, Cliff KF8K
> 
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Cliff, go to your local auto parts discount store and check out their
selection of trailer light connectors.  The most common one you will
find is flat, supports 4 conductors and is polarized.  

Have 8 rotator wires?  Buy two sets and use colored heat shrink or tape
or get a can of your favorite color of spray paint and paint one
matching pair some nice  color.  

Works for me.

73 de Steve, NJ4F

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