Lee,
AMP Mate-N-Locks are used for the power connectors. The connector in question
is for an internal low-level signal of some sort and is much smaller.
73, Al
On Wed July 6 2016 5:32:49 pm Bryan Lee Cornwell wrote:
> Below is something I saved from a number of years ago
> Maybe it will be helpful
> 73
> Lee K2BLC
>
>
>
> The connector is an AMP Mate-N-Lock.
>
> Use the Female pins for the back of radio, and the Male for the power
> supply.
>
> Use 12 AWG and solder to pins, prior to inserting into the housing.
>
> Mouser P/Ns
>
> 571-14807020—Pin Housing--$0.32 each
> 571-3505471—Male Pin--$0.09
> 571-3505501—Female Socket--$0.09
>
> 2 pin Ten-Tec Mate -n- Lock connectors
>
> Mouser 800-346-6873
>
> AMP Universak Mate-n-lok connectors
>
> Page 142 catalog 590 good thru 7/31/97
>
> 571-14806980 2 conductor pin housing 1@$.26/10@$.25
>
>
> 571-3505471 pin contact 1@$.09
> 571-3505501 Socket contact 1@$.09
>
> On 7/6/2016 4:59 PM, Al Gulseth wrote:
> > These may also be known as "mass term" or MTA connectors. Take a look at
> > this page and see if they're what you're referring to:
> >
> > http://www.te.com/usa-en/products/connectors/pcb-connectors/intersection/
> >mta-100-mta-156-connectors.html
> >
> > (MTA 100 is 0.100" and MTA 156 is 0.156" center-to-center pin spacing.)
> >
> > 73, Al
> >
> > On Wed July 6 2016 3:38:05 pm John King wrote:
> >> Thanks mucho for the assistance. It is a two pin connector and is as
> >> new, but just doesn't maintain contact. I will check to determine if it
> >> is locked.. Thanks for the description, nomenclature and source. 73,
> >> John, K5PGW
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wednesday, July 6, 2016 3:15 PM, Al Gulseth
> >> <wb5jnc@centurytel.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> If I've identified them correctly those connectors come under the
> >> general description of latching pin header connectors. Replacements
> >> should be inexpensive and readily available from sources such as
> >> Digi-Key or Mouser.
> >>
> >> 73 es GL, Al
> >>
> >> On Wed July 6 2016 2:11:54 pm Joe Papworth via TenTec wrote:
> >>> Hi Jim,
> >>> I haven't experienced that problem with my Six-plus and I can't picture
> >>> that connector, but if it's the style I'm thinking of, here's a trick
> >>> that has cured that type of problem many times over 45 years in the
> >>> computer field. (I started out on main frames and worked my way down to
> >>> "toys") "Tin" the male pins (if they're accessible) with a very thin
> >>> layer of solder. That should make for a solid connection. Plan B would
> >>> be to hard wire it by either cutting off the connector or leave the
> >>> connector on and add two wires in parallel with the connector. It could
> >>> be a bad crimp at one of the pins on the end of the harness. Plan B
> >>> would take care of that.
> >>>
> >>> Later, Joe, K8MP
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: John King via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
> >>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> >>> Cc: John King <k5pgw@yahoo.com>
> >>> Sent: Wed, Jul 6, 2016 02:06 PM
> >>> Subject: [TenTec] small white connectors
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Question: Has anyone had any problems with the small two conductor
> >>> connectors in the Ten Tec radios? My SUPER Omni VI with the option 3
> >>> upgrade has ONE connector that occasionally loses connection and a
> >>> gentle touch or nudging causes it to make contact and perform perfectly
> >>> for a couple of months or so and then it will again lose connectivity.
> >>> It is not a serious problem, but an inconvenient one. I have not
> >>> attempted to manipulate the contacts manually to adjust for more
> >>> reliable connection, but have used DeOxit Gold on several occasions but
> >>> that is not any more of a permanent fix than gently touching it to make
> >>> it achieve contact. It is one on the vertical board to the right side
> >>> of the tuning knob. I have purposely not attempted to physically adjust
> >>> the male section for fear that I might make it even less dependable. If
> >>> anyone has had personal hands on experience with these small white
> >>> connectors and experienced this problem, I would appreciate hearing of
> >>> proven experience and results from you. In the event that replacement
> >>> might be necessary, what is the connector called as to type, model and
> >>> manufacturer?
> >>>
> >>> Does anyone know of a source for these connectors?
> >>> As I said before, the Omni VI that I have had since 1992, is the VERY
> >>> BEST of all the newer Icom and Kenwood transceivers that I have owned
> >>> and still own. That is why I am taking care of my Omni VI and using it
> >>> every day and calling a regional 75 meter net with it, Thanks for
> >>> loving Ten Tecs with me and for any assistance you can offer. 73, John,
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