[TenTec] Orion power connector

[Michael Tortorella]

Mike, thanks for the pointer to the power pole solution. As you could tell
from my note, I am pretty frustrated with the Molex.
73, Mike W2IY

-----Original Message-----
From: k9uw at wi-net.com [mailto:k9uw at wi-net.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:18 PM
To: w2iy at verizon.net; 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Orion power connector

Hi Michael,

Here's the link to step-by-step instructions for replacing the Molex
connector with an Anderson Powerpole connector:
https://tentecwiki.eqth.net/doku.php?id=orion_molex_to_power_pole_mod

I used these instructions on my own rig and it worked fine.  People have
strong opinions about the Powerpole connectors so this solution might not be
for everyone.  All I can tell you is that the mod was done ~10 years ago
(I've sold the rig since then) but the new owner uses it daily and the
connector has been reliable.

73,

Mike, K9UW
Amherst, WI



-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec <tentec-bounces+k9uw=wi-net.com at contesting.com> On Behalf Of
Michael Tortorella via TenTec
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2022 3:04 PM
To: tentec at contesting.com
Cc: Michael Tortorella <w2iy at verizon.net>
Subject: [TenTec] Orion power connector

What a headache. So much current flows that the Molex connector melts (yes,
probably because the pins are loose and not making good connection).  Does
anyone have a suggestion for a better connector? I am going to scour my
collection of MIL-SPEC circular connectors to see if anything will fit. When
the connector lets go, it sounds like the entire radio is exploding, ugh.
TIA, 73, Mike W2IY
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