[TenTec] molex?

[GWP]

These are what existed when the radios were built.

50 cycles seems like a lot, unless it is for a mobile radio that is in and
out every day.

Glenn AE0Q

On Sat, Dec 15, 2018 at 7:42 PM Carlos <carlos.peco at gmail.com> wrote:

> Very interesting.
>
> My understanding of the datasheet is that they are good for 50
> mating/unmating cycles and temperature at the junction will rise by 30
> degrees with a current of 18A (when within the first 50 mating/unmating
> cycles).
>
> Do we know why these connectors were chosen for 100W radios and the
> Hercules II amplifier, with little or no margin as the connector ages? In
> an amateur radio application, the 50 cycles lifespan is going to be
> consumed very quickly and the pins/sockets will start degrading at a fast
> rate.
>
> 73,
> Carlos VK1EA
>
>

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