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Subject: [AMPS] Standardised connector?
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 06:50:36 -0700
>
>Hi Fred, well there are a number of plugs in use, but I like to use the
>50AMP Range Plug. It's a giant connector, uses (3) 1/2 inch wide blades in a
>"Y", and oddly enough, is one of the least expensive. This is the "standard"
>around my place for amps, generator outputs,as well as welders, compressors
>etc. A pigtail with an inline socket can adapt it down to the "other"
>standard connectors.
>
The range plug is excellent.  It has minimal resistance.  Typical sockets 
are made to accept up to #4 gauge wire - which is ok with an 8171 in ssb 
/ cw.  Plug/cord sets are very reasonably priced.  For a multi 
installation, to avoid using adaptors, I would use a wall mtd chassis 
with various types of sockets wired in parallel.  

cheers  

>Geo>K0FF
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Fred Fliss <fredffff@hotmail.com>
>To: amps@contesting.com <amps@contesting.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
>Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 11:29 PM
>Subject: [AMPS] Standardised connector?
>
>
>>
>>Hello, esteemed gentlemen of the reflector,
>>
>>I am assisting a chap who is building a multi-multi station and the issue
>>arises of the 220 volt mains for the amplifiers.  Is there a 'standard'
>>connector that amplifier owners and users prefer to use?  Most likely the
>>station will be built with a number of custom-built amplifiers along with a
>>few 87As and Acoms as quick swap-in spares.  The concept of allowing a
>guest
>>operator to show up with his/her favorite amplifier is one factor leading
>to
>>the inquiry of preferred connector.  Gazing at electrical supply houses
>>suggests that there's more than one possible connector, at least in the US.
>>I know what I have used, but that may not be what is preferred.
>>
>>Kind regards to the always benevolent and mostly docile reflectees,
>>
>>Fred
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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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