[TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?

[Paul Valko - W8KC]

Mike,

Was that a used rig?  My early Triton IV digital has the same 4-plug MOLEX 
connector every other Triton/Omni/Corsair and matching power supply has.

In other words, I've never seen a six wire Molex on any Ten-Tec.  I can't 
imagine TT would have put a six pin plug on a power supply without changing 
the model number.

And to the other ham, no.  There is no difference in plugs due to the 
digital display.  The four connectors are +12vdc, ground, and two to control 
AC power from the Triton's power switch.

73! =paul= W8KC
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <mike_n4nt at charter.net>
To: <kd4e at verizon.net>; <tentec at contesting.com>
Cc: <HBW0MXY at aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?


>I had an early Triton 4 digital model that had the 6 pin cinch jones plug 
>on
> its rear panel.  The matching 262G supply had a 6 pin socket (I don't
> remember if it was on the supply or on a cable permanently connected 
> inside
> the supply).  ALL other Triton rigs I've owned or seen used the 4 pin 
> molex
> connector.
>
> 73, Mike N4NT
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "doc" <kd4e at verizon.net>
> To: <HBW0MXY at aol.com>; <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 6:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
>
>
> I thought that connector was a 4-pin?
>
> I don't have the rig here so will have to check -- I ordered
> the connectors from TenTec earlier today and he asked me if
> they were 6 or 4.
>
> Perhaps a difference between the analog and digital models?
>
> doc
>
> HBW0MXY at aol.com wrote:
>> Doc:
>>
>> I saw your note regarding the Triton IV on the reflector.  I am also
>> building a power cord for my Triton IV.  I bought a Cinch-Jones female,
>> cable type socket at a local parts supplier, thinking that it would fit
>> the six pin plug on the back of the rig.  It comes close, but it is
>> slightly too small.
>>
>> I have located another similar six pin socket in the MOUSER catalog.  It
>> is made by Molex and looks slightly heavier duty than the Cinch-Jones
>> model.  Ten Tec has often used Molex plugs and sockets on their gear.  I
>> think that the Molex version will work.  I intend to order one today to
>> to see if I can use it in making up a power cord.
>>
>> I have consulted the Triton IV instruction book and they give no
>> information beyond saying it is a six pin plug.  I have not consulted
>> Ten Tec about this.  They may be able to give more definitiive
>> information or may even sell them.
>>
>> Please let me know if you find out any more information, and I will do
>> the same for you.
>>
>> 73,             Hal
>> W0MXY                           Colorado Springs, CO
>
>
> -- 
> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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