[TowerTalk] Re: Orion OR-2300 Connector

[Didier Juges]

I retrofitted my T2X rotator with the type of 4 pin connectors used for 
boat trailers. They have reasonable weatherproofing, are heavy gage, 
inexpensive (check the different models and packing styles, you can easily 
pay 3 times as much as needed) and easy to install. I forgot the exact type 
I used, but it comes as a male-female set for about $5.00 at the local auto 
parts store, or even Wall-Mart. I use the same connectors at the house 
entry and at the back of the rotor controller. The T2X has 8 control wires, 
so I used 2 connectors and crossed them, so there is no mis-connection 
possible.

I secured the cable in place so that the connectors are protected under the 
rotor plate and there is no tension on the wires, because the connectors 
are only held by contact retention force, as there is no real locking 
mechanism.

Another advantage compared to lock type circular connectors: they won't 
corrode and get stuck and give you a hard time at the top of the tower.

73,
Didier KO4BB