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

[Tom Sessions]

What is the Molex part number (or Mouser Catalog part number) for the Molex
type connector that plugs onto the Triton IV for DC power?

Thanks

Tom K4RV


> [Original Message]
> From: Mike Hyder  -N4NT- <mike_n4nt at charter.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Date: 9/29/2004 7:43:26 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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