[TowerTalk] Cinch-Jones Sub.

[James White]

...only thing on those trailer/automotive type connectors is to watch out
for one thing - they have one unique pin which will have the opposite sex of
the rest, this is how you put the halves together correctly versus
"backwards"

...since that one exposed pin is a potential short to ground just waiting to
happen make sure it isn't a hot pin in your combination...that one exposed
pin (when not mated) should be used for something like a directional
indicator pot lead.  I know I sometimes leave things running in error so if
it is a "non-power" pin so what if it shorts against the tower leg.

Merry Christmas & Season's Greetings to Steve 'LXC & the Towertalkians..


Jim, K4OJ


----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Smith" <n4zr@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cinch-Jones Sub.


> At 11:15 AM 12/23/00 EST, Val wrote:
> >Tom:
> >
> >A good substitute is available from the Wireman. He sells a 8-conductor
plug
> >set that looks like a trailer connector that would be used on your
> >car-trailer.
> >
> >I use two pair of them. One pair is located inside the shack (obviously).
> The
> >second pair is located inline at the base of the tower. This allows me to
> >take my control box outside and control the rotor during antenna
projects.
>
> Now THAT's clever.  I'll have to do something like that here.  For Yaesu
> rotator users, NAPA auto parts stores sell a 6-conductor trailer connector
> for ~$4.  It has very effective weather sealing, heavy internal
conductors,
> and relatively long color-coded pigtails.  It'd also be a good choice for
> Stackmatches and similar control devices where you'd like to have control
> closer to "ground zero" when working on things.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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