I have a Triton IV with the metal power connector, and I have a 544 (the
Triton IV renamed -exact same rig ) with the Molex type connector.
Tom K4RV
> [Original Message]
> From: Phil Chambley <k4dpk@comcast.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: 9/29/2004 14:55:11
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] DC Cable for Triton IV -- 540?
>
> 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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