[TowerTalk] Real waterproof connectors for rotators (was: source of6/8 pin connectors?)

[K8RI on TowerTalk]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard (Rick) Karlquist" <richard at karlquist.com>
To: "Jim McDonald" <jim at n7us.net>; <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 12:20 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Real waterproof connectors for rotators (was: source 
of6/8 pin connectors?)


>A much better solution than either CJ or trailer
> connector pigtails is at this URL:

If these are the type of connectors you are looking for, take a trip down to 
your local Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Toyota, etc... dealer and see what 
they might have in stock.  They might be a little more, but they might be in 
stock so you could take a look at them.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com

>
> http://www.deutschipd.com/Products/DT_Series/dt_series.html
>
> Real waterproof connectors that mount right on the end
> of the rotor cable w/o splices.  AND THEY'RE CHEAPER
> than trailer connector pigtails.  Now you have absolutely
> NO reason to use trailer connectors.
>
> You can buy them from:
>
> www.dcpwr.com
>
> although the web site doesn't show them (contact the owner).
> I bought some of them from him at Pacificon in Oct.
> BTW, a very fine vendor with a lot of neat stuff.  I
> think I spent $200 at his booth.
>
> Rick N6RK
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jim McDonald
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 12:14 PM
>> To: towertalk at contesting.com
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Source of 6/8 pin connectors?
>>
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggested sources for Cinch-Jones (or whatever) plug
>> and socket sets for rotor control or whatever?  I'm thinking 6 or 8 pins.
>> Part numbers would be helpful.   I looked at Mouser but am not sure of
>> manufacturer/part.  Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jim N7US
>>
>>
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