[TowerTalk] Rotor tip

[Alan Braun]

The main problem with Molex plugs is that they get water in them easily and
are very hard to
waterproof. I tried them once & had to give up on them for that reason.

73 - Alan NS0B

----- Original Message -----
From: Dale L. Martin <kg5u@hal-pc.org>
To: TowerTalk Reflector <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor tip


>
> Hi, Jeff.
>
> I put molex plugs in place years ago.  They are available at most
> electronic parts outlets, even Radio Shack.
>
> Now that the Amp connector seems to be the connector of choice
> for the rotator, maybe that same connector should be used
> instead.  Does anyone on the reflector have any insight as to
> whether the Amp connector I received from C.A.T.S. is becoming a
> "standard" connector for the rotator?  Are there others being
> used/promoted?
>
> As for the double female bulkhead plug, I don't think I have ever
> seen one.  You might just consider hardwiring the cable from the
> rotator to a male bulkhead connector (The connector from the
> control box would be a female, preserving hiding the hot
> connector pins).
>
> 73,
> dale, kg5u
>
>
> >Hi Dale,
> >
> >Saw your post on the TT about the Molex plugs for rotor cable.
> I'm in
> >the process of putting a feedthru panel in the new shack and I'm
> looking
> >for a source for a double female bulkhead style plug.  Any
> sources would
> >be greatly appreciated!
> >
> >TIA,
> >
> >Jeff - WB5YWI
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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