[TowerTalk] Antenna Switch Cabinet

[Jim]

The punch that is available for punching out DB-9 and DB-25 connectors is
about $ 350.00 each!!

I have found that using the black plastic AMP (Amphonel) connectors works
great. I use them on all of my amplifier projects. They take a round hole
and the hole size is not critical. They are available in many different pin
configurations.  up to 40 pins. You can find them at a GOOD electronics
store or you can get them from MOUSER electronics..   www.mouser.com
They sell the connector bodies and the pins separate.  You can buy a package
of 1000 pins both male and female, and they will fit all the plugs and jacks
that take that pin size.

There are various pin sizes available as well.   They can accommodate up to
20 to 30 amps on some of there plugs and jacks....

Hope this helps...

73 and good luck on the project!!

Jim Colville
W7RY
Motorola FTR (Field Technical Rep)




-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Thorne <rthorne@tcac.net>
To: Tower Talk (mail list) <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sunday, April 18, 1999 1:47 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Antenna Switch Cabinet


>
>Hi:
>
>I've been working on gathering the parts for an antenna switch/two radio
>control box.  As I go through the design I keep coming back to the
>connector problem.
>
>I'd like to use DB-9 or DB-25 connectors on the back of the cabinet.
>Does anyone have ideas on how to make those holes to handle the DB
>series connectors?  I'd like to keep it as neat and professional as
>possible.
>
>I sure would like to find an outfit that could punch them out, or find
>the punches to get it done.  I was thinking about calling TenTec but I'm
>afraid they will need a quanity order to get it done.  I've also toyed
>with the idea of using a data switch box which already has 3 or more
>connectors installed.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>
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