Copied from AMPS.
This is an obvious case of brain flatulence. I have ordered 4 different
part numbers from Mouser for the *pins* only that fit the power connectors
on Icom and other rigs. The standard 6 hole kind. I still don't have the
correct size.
Anyone have a part number for these off the top of their head? Male &
female.
Thanks,
Paul
WD8OSU
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:31:11 -0400
From: "Col. Paul E. Cater" <paulecater@gmail.com>
To: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>
Cc: Amps reflector <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Molex Pins
Someone mentioned that the new replacement cables out there have larger
pins. I have had that problem too. Sloppy connections are bad for I sq'd
losses and heat. I have had a few radios come through here where some of
the 3rd. party power cables only used one pin to carry all the current and
the connector was obviously discolored.
I may have found the pins and ordered some samples. If they are correct, I
will be posting sources and part numbers.
This is for the DC power connector only. I haven't had to deal with the 24
hole accessory or amplifier sockets. Years ago a friend gave me a
break-out box for Icoms that I use to this day for the acc sockets. I have
never seen one in the US however.
Paul
WD8OSU
Paul,
molex-type, i.e., similar to
Generic searches regarding the 6 pin molex type power plug eventually led me
to the (excerpts) posts below. I found these posted back in 2003. I looked
up some posted pictures of the FT897 power cable and connectors and they
apparently used the 6 pin molex-type standard.
It may well be the reason the newer HF radios have a different (newer)
connector standard. This assumes the OEM for these was JST.
I have not verified this. I have a query into a radio manufacturer about
sources. Connector kits are still available from numerous sources including
PowerWerx, QSRadio and others. I also found an Ebay source for .99 (bid) for
the male connector kit (body and 4 pins).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321099187918&item=32
1099187918&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466>
&item=321099187918&item=321099187918&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466
I know the request was for replacement pins (only). It is likely that if the
connector series is discontinued then the pins will be as well.
Kimo KH7U
*****
Excerpts copied from 2003 posts on an FT897 yahoo group (I think).
Any news of whether or not JST is shipping these again, and what part
numbers
from Digikey or Newark can used?
Thanks,
Matt KB1KDW
--- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "n1uzt" <harold@...> wrote:
>
> --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "n1uzt" <harold@n...> wrote:
> > Do not ask me why Yaesu is doing this to the FT-897. Here is the bad
> > news the power connector from JST has been discontinued for a year.
> > Why would you use a discontinued connector so important to the radio?
> > Unless you are trying to justify the $26.99 for a spare. I have tried
> > AMP and Molex and they will not fit in the opening. I will have to
> > hack up the original cable to convert it to the AMP or Molex so I may
> > use the radio at different locations or in different cars.
>
> www.powerwerx.com has the connector you need to convert it to the AMP
> or Molex so I may use the radio at different locations or in
> different cars. I recommend That if you own this Radio you buy a
> spare as the Manufacture of this connector has stopped production and
> refuses to sell it to anyone who did not sign up for a life time buy.
> HF-6 HF - OEM Molex type 6 pin connector for power cords $6.95 USD
> You may also want to add this inline fuse holder assembly to your
> conversion cable ATC-HOLD-10-2 10 gauge ATC Style Fuse Holders - 2
> Sets $5.75 USD
Molex will not work!!!!!!! As I said the JST MFG has stopped production
what ever is out there is it. So stock up or make a conversion cable for
the Molex or the AMP connectors I have talked to the engineer at JST
lifetime buys were offered one year ago. This means that supplies will
dwindle.
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