Here is what I have found and decided on the pins.
If you are just going to replace the female pins on the DC power cord plug
use the Molex .062 DIA Crimp, P/N 39-00-0331, Mouser 538-39-00-0331. It is
a tight fit but it will expand somewhat to accept the male pins on the
radio. A much better option then the newer cables that are so sloppy in
their fit.
The best bet and what I am going to do is replace both sides. using Molex
P/Ns 39-00-0228 & 39-00-0297, .093 DIA/14-20 AWG crimp. Mouser #s
538-39-00-0288 & 538-39-00-0297.
Thanks to all for the research and advise. A lot of work just to save a
few bucks------
Paul
WD8OSU
On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:58 PM, Col. Paul E. Cater <paulecater@gmail.com>wrote:
> Thanks for all the research and info Kimo. Always have to be changing
> things. I think I have got it, at least for the older radios. I'm about
> ready to put some binding posts on the back of them--lol
>
> Paul
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Kimo Chun <kimo@lava.net> wrote:
>
>> ** ** ** **
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>> Copied from AMPS.****
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>> This is an obvious case of brain flatulence. I have ordered 4 different
>> part numbers from Mouser for the *pins* only that fit the power connectors
>> on Icom and other rigs. The standard 6 hole kind. I still don't have the
>> correct size.****
>>
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>> Anyone have a part number for these off the top of their head? Male &
>> female.****
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>> Thanks,****
>>
>> Paul****
>>
>> WD8OSU****
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>> Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:31:11 -0400****
>>
>> From: "Col. Paul E. Cater" <paulecater@gmail.com>****
>>
>> To: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>****
>>
>> Cc: Amps reflector <**amps@contesting.com**>****
>>
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] Molex Pins****
>>
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>> Someone mentioned that the new replacement cables out there have larger
>> pins. I have had that problem too. Sloppy connections are bad for I sq'd
>> losses and heat. I have had a few radios come through here where some of
>> the 3rd. party power cables only used one pin to carry all the current and
>> the connector was obviously discolored.****
>>
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>> I may have found the pins and ordered some samples. If they are correct,
>> I will be posting sources and part numbers.****
>>
>> ** **
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>> This is for the DC power connector only. I haven't had to deal with the
>> 24****
>>
>> hole accessory or amplifier sockets. Years ago a friend gave me a****
>>
>> break-out box for Icoms that I use to this day for the acc sockets. I
>> have never seen one in the ****US**** however.****
>>
>> ** **
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>> Paul****
>>
>> WD8OSU****
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>> Paul,****
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>> molex-type, i.e., similar to****
>>
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>> Generic searches regarding the 6 pin molex type power plug eventually led
>> me to the (excerpts) posts below. I found these posted back in 2003. I
>> looked up some posted pictures of the FT897 power cable and connectors and
>> they apparently used the 6 pin molex-type standard.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> It may well be the reason the newer HF radios have a different (newer)
>> connector standard. This assumes the OEM for these was JST.****
>>
>> I have not verified this. I have a query into a radio manufacturer about
>> sources. Connector kits are still available from numerous sources including
>> PowerWerx, QSRadio and others. I also found an Ebay source for .99 (bid)
>> for the male connector kit (body and 4 pins).
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321099187918&item=321099187918&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466
>> ****
>>
>> ** **
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>> I know the request was for replacement pins (only). It is likely that if
>> the connector series is discontinued then the pins will be as well.****
>>
>> ** **
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>> Kimo KH7U****
>>
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>> *********
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>> Excerpts copied from 2003 posts on an FT897 yahoo group (I think).****
>>
>> ** **
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>> Any news of whether or not JST is shipping these again, and what part
>> numbers
>> from Digikey or ****Newark**** can used?
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Matt KB1KDW
>>
>> --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "n1uzt" <harold@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > --- In FT897@yahoogroups.com, "n1uzt" <harold@n...> wrote:
>> > > Do not ask me why Yaesu is doing this to the FT-897. Here is the bad
>> > > news the power connector from JST has been discontinued for a year.
>> > > Why would you use a discontinued connector so important to the radio?
>> > > Unless you are trying to justify the $26.99 for a spare. I have tried
>> > > AMP and Molex and they will not fit in the opening. I will have to
>> > > hack up the original cable to convert it to the AMP or Molex so I may
>> > > use the radio at different locations or in different cars.
>> >
>> > www.powerwerx.com has the connector you need to convert it to the AMP
>> > or Molex so I may use the radio at different locations or in
>> > different cars. I recommend That if you own this Radio you buy a
>> > spare as the Manufacture of this connector has stopped production and
>> > refuses to sell it to anyone who did not sign up for a life time buy.
>> > HF-6 HF - OEM Molex type 6 pin connector for power cords $6.95 USD
>> > You may also want to add this inline fuse holder assembly to your
>> > conversion cable ATC-HOLD-10-2 10 gauge ATC Style Fuse Holders - 2
>> > Sets $5.75 USD****
>>
>>
>> Molex will not work!!!!!!! As I said the JST MFG has stopped production**
>> **
>>
>> what ever is out there is it. So stock up or make a conversion cable for*
>> ***
>>
>> the Molex or the AMP connectors I have talked to the engineer at JST****
>>
>> lifetime buys were offered one year ago. This means that supplies will
>> dwindle.
>>
>> ****
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