The connector is known as the DIN8/262. It's available at
The RF Connection (www.therfc.com) and some of the larger
parts houses (Mouser, Digikey, Newark).
73,
... Joe, W4TV
> -----Original Message-----
> From: yaesu-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:yaesu-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Robbins K1TTT
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 5:02 PM
> To: Yaesu@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Yaesu] mp amp keying?
>
>
> Well, I found one band data plug in my spare plugs and wired
> up the one that went really bad last week to key from the
> band data jack, works just fine with the hf-2500. now I
> could use 4 more plugs, the pin arrangement looks unique on
> those, not really circular. Is there a standard din
> replacement somewhere, or does Yaesu or someone else stock them?
>
>
> David Robbins K1TTT
> e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
> web: http://www.k1ttt.net
> AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: yaesu-bounces@contesting.com
> > [mailto:yaesu-bounces@contesting.com]
> > On Behalf Of David Robbins K1TTT
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 22:24
> > To: Yaesu@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [Yaesu] mp amp keying?
> >
> > I can understand it when driving a 100v keying line, but
> these hf-2500
> > amps use either 12v or 24v depending on vintage and about
> 75ma drain.
> > Not a very
> > hefty current even for those little relays.
> >
> > What does that arb-704 plug into? The relay output or the
> band data
> > jack or something else??
> >
> >
> > David Robbins K1TTT
> > e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
> > web: http://www.k1ttt.net
> > AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: yaesu-bounces@contesting.com
> > > [mailto:yaesu-bounces@contesting.com]
> > > On Behalf Of G4GED Dave
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 06:32
> > > To: Yaesu@contesting.com
> > > Subject: Re: [Yaesu] mp amp keying?
> > >
> > > Yes, and a cheaper alternative is the N0XAS "Universal Keying
> > > Adapter 2" kit, which gives optical isolation between rig
> and amp on
> > > the keying
> > line.
> > > My IC-750Pro used to suffer from "sticky" c/o relays when
> driving my
> > > old TL-922 amp 'cos that has 100V on the interface c/o
> line! I use
> > > the UKA-2 now for all my Rig-to-Amp interfaces for peace of mind.
> > >
> > > Google for HamGadgets.com or N0XAS
> > > BTW, I have no connection with this firm, just singing
> praises where
> > > I think due!
> > >
> > > 73 Dave
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Scott Manthe" <n9aa@arrl.net>
> > > To: <Yaesu@contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:35 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Yaesu] mp amp keying?
> > >
> > >
> > > >I use an Ameritron ARB-704 amp interface. It costs less than
> > > >shipping the FT-1000MP in for service, which is pretty cheap
> > > >protection for any number of amp/radio interfacing
> problems. Not
> > > >nearly as sexy as the
> > band
> > > > data jack, but I don't worry about popping any transistors or
> > > > getting sticky relays.
> > > >
> > > > Scott, N9AA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > K1TTT wrote:
> > > >> I have had several mp's develop sticky amp keying
> relays. This
> > > >> is
> > now
> > > my
> > > >> most common reason to have them serviced and would
> like to avoid
> > > >> this
> > > if
> > > >> possible. I see the band data jack has a tx ground through a
> > > >> 2n3444 transistor which is rated at 60v and 1a, with
> my hf-2500
> > > >> amps and a small relay that locks out the antenna switching I
> > > >> measure either 12v or
> > 20v
> > > at
> > > >> about 75ma, so it seems that transistor should be more than
> > > >> enough.
> > > Does
> > > >> anyone use that band data output for amp keying?
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> David Robbins K1TTT
> > > >> e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
> > > >> web: http://www.k1ttt.net
> > > >> AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.ne
> > > >>
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