TT:
I used these same trailer hitch connectors for my rotator installation.
I bought three sets: one for use at the rotator shelf; one for inside the
shack on the back of the controller; and one for the bottom of the tower (I
have this connector set inside a Hoffman enclosure along with my antenna
switch and lightning suppressors.)
The need for connectors at the top of the tower is obvious. The set at
the controller lets me bring the control box from the shack out to the
tower. The set at the bottom of the tower lets me connect the controller
outside at the tower so I can see the antennas rotate through the full
circle if need be. Plus, the trailer connector set at the controller is a
lot cheaper than buying another controller for outside use. This hint came
from TowerTalk denizens over ten years ago, not an original idea of mine.
(Giving credit where credit is due.)
Also, I did not cut the connector wires at 90 degrees across the cable
bunch in the middle but at an angle. This let me install butt splice
connectors to the main cable run so the connectors didn't bunch up against
each other. That way I was able to lay the splices against the cable bundle
and have a slim profile to which I applied electrical tape to protect the
splices. Hopefully the sketch below sayed intact showing how I staggered
the splices along the bundle at each connector set:
---------S------------------- S= butt splice
-----------S-----------------
--------------S--------------
-----------------S-----------
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris" <EZRhino@fastmovers.biz>
To: <TOWERTALK@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Looking for M/F 8 pin connectors for rotor
I carry the trailer connectors, http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Cables.html
scroll to bottom. Also I suggest some dielectric grease on the pins for
easy disassembly later on.
Chris
KF7P
On Jan 20, 2014, at 3:52 PM, Keith Dutson wrote:
Well, that was a senior moment! The Bulgin 8 pin connectors WILL NOT
handle
the current. I use them for relay boxes such as Stack Match. Stick with
trailer connectors.
Keith
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Keith
Dutson
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 4:29 PM
To: Tower Talk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Looking for M/F 8 pin connectors for rotor
Yes, trailer connectors are cheap and good for rotor control. I have
some
in use on TIC Ringrotors.
I now use Bulgin 400 Series connectors from Mouser. The 3 pin model is
for
power, and the 8 pin also handles sufficient current for the TIC's. I
like
them for weather resistance.
73, Keith NM5G
-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
James
Setzler
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 3:06 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Looking for M/F 8 pin connectors for rotor
They're not easy to find, but trailer connectors work great. Rugged and
water resistant.
73 James K1SD
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:28:35 -0500 (EST)
From: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
To: contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Looking for M/F 8 pin connectors for rotor
Need m/f 8 pin rotor cable connectors. Similiar to Cinch/Jones. For ease
in
erecting new tower. Not found any searching. Need someone to point me in
the
proper direction.
K9IL
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