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

[Ed and Janet]

I have a model 540 which has the cinch Jones six pin connector on it.  It 
requires a female cinch Jones on the cable.  I bought it used but I think it 
is original.
----- Original Ed K7UCMessage ----- 
From: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <mike_n4nt at charter.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 5:42 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?


> Hi, Paul--
>
> Yes it was "used" but it was obvious that the connectors had been that way
> since the rig was new.  The 6-pin connectors were what I think we called
> "Cinch-Jones" and not "Molex."
>
> 73, Mike N4NT
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Valko - W8KC" <w8kc at comcast.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 11:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
>
>
> 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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