Interesting.....My 540 (and I think most others) have 4 pin Molex similar to
Corsair, Paragon, etc.
Phil
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed and Janet" <janed@burgoyne.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
> I have a model 540 which has the cinch Jones six pin connector on it. It
> requires a female cinch Jones on the cable. I bought it used but I think
it
> is original.
> ----- Original Ed K7UCMessage -----
> From: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <mike_n4nt@charter.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 5:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
>
>
> > Hi, Paul--
> >
> > Yes it was "used" but it was obvious that the connectors had been that
way
> > since the rig was new. The 6-pin connectors were what I think we called
> > "Cinch-Jones" and not "Molex."
> >
> > 73, Mike N4NT
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Paul Valko - W8KC" <w8kc@comcast.net>
> > To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 11:53 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
> >
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > Was that a used rig? My early Triton IV digital has the same 4-plug
MOLEX
> > connector every other Triton/Omni/Corsair and matching power supply has.
> >
> > In other words, I've never seen a six wire Molex on any Ten-Tec. I
can't
> > imagine TT would have put a six pin plug on a power supply without
> > changing
> > the model number.
> >
> > And to the other ham, no. There is no difference in plugs due to the
> > digital display. The four connectors are +12vdc, ground, and two to
> > control
> > AC power from the Triton's power switch.
> >
> > 73! =paul= W8KC
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> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <mike_n4nt@charter.net>
> > To: <kd4e@verizon.net>; <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Cc: <HBW0MXY@aol.com>
> > Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 11:47 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
> >
> >
> >>I had an early Triton 4 digital model that had the 6 pin cinch jones
plug
> >>on
> >> its rear panel. The matching 262G supply had a 6 pin socket (I don't
> >> remember if it was on the supply or on a cable permanently connected
> >> inside
> >> the supply). ALL other Triton rigs I've owned or seen used the 4 pin
> >> molex
> >> connector.
> >>
> >> 73, Mike N4NT
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "doc" <kd4e@verizon.net>
> >> To: <HBW0MXY@aol.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>
> >> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 6:13 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
> >>
> >>
> >> I thought that connector was a 4-pin?
> >>
> >> I don't have the rig here so will have to check -- I ordered
> >> the connectors from TenTec earlier today and he asked me if
> >> they were 6 or 4.
> >>
> >> Perhaps a difference between the analog and digital models?
> >>
> >> doc
> >>
> >> HBW0MXY@aol.com wrote:
> >>> Doc:
> >>>
> >>> I saw your note regarding the Triton IV on the reflector. I am also
> >>> building a power cord for my Triton IV. I bought a Cinch-Jones
female,
> >>> cable type socket at a local parts supplier, thinking that it would
fit
> >>> the six pin plug on the back of the rig. It comes close, but it is
> >>> slightly too small.
> >>>
> >>> I have located another similar six pin socket in the MOUSER catalog.
It
> >>> is made by Molex and looks slightly heavier duty than the Cinch-Jones
> >>> model. Ten Tec has often used Molex plugs and sockets on their gear.
I
> >>> think that the Molex version will work. I intend to order one today
to
> >>> to see if I can use it in making up a power cord.
> >>>
> >>> I have consulted the Triton IV instruction book and they give no
> >>> information beyond saying it is a six pin plug. I have not consulted
> >>> Ten Tec about this. They may be able to give more definitiive
> >>> information or may even sell them.
> >>>
> >>> Please let me know if you find out any more information, and I will do
> >>> the same for you.
> >>>
> >>> 73, Hal
> >>> W0MXY Colorado Springs, CO
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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