[Amps] 6 pin molex-type power connectors on HF gear discontinued in 2002?

[Col. Paul E. Cater]

Thanks for all the research and info Kimo.  Always have to be changing
things.  I think I have got it, at least for the older radios.  I'm about
ready to put some binding posts on the back of them--lol

Paul




On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Kimo Chun <kimo at lava.net> wrote:

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> 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.****
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> Anyone have a part number for these off the top of their head?  Male & female.****
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> Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:31:11 -0400****
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> From: "Col. Paul E. Cater" <paulecater at gmail.com>****
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> To: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>****
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> Cc: Amps reflector <**amps at contesting.com**>****
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> Subject: Re: [Amps] Molex Pins****
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> 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.****
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> I may have found the pins and ordered some samples. If they are correct, I
> will be posting sources and part numbers.****
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> This is for the DC power connector only.  I haven't had to deal with the 24
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> hole accessory or amplifier sockets.   Years ago a friend gave me a****
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> break-out box for Icoms that I use to this day for the acc sockets.  I
> have never seen one in the ****US**** however.****
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> Paul,****
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> molex-type, i.e., similar to****
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> 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.****
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>  It may well be the reason the newer HF radios have a different (newer)
> connector standard.  This assumes the OEM for these was JST.****
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> 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&item=321099187918&item=321099187918&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466
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> 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.****
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> Excerpts copied from 2003 posts on an FT897 yahoo group (I think).****
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> Any news of whether or not JST is shipping these again, and what part
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> from Digikey or ****Newark**** can used?
> Thanks,
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> Matt KB1KDW
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> --- In FT897 at yahoogroups.com, "n1uzt" <harold at ...> wrote:
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> > --- In FT897 at yahoogroups.com, "n1uzt" <harold at 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.
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> > 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****
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> what ever is out there is it. So stock up or make a conversion cable for**
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> the Molex or the AMP connectors I have talked to the engineer at JST****
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> lifetime buys were offered one year ago. This means that supplies will
> dwindle.
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