[1000mp] Field band data jack

Rick W6RKC (AB1U) [email protected]
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 19:48:49 -0800


I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this question:

I have a Field that I want to connect to both a Top-Ten Devices band
decoder and
an Alpha 99 amplifier. Currently, it is connected to the Top-Ten box and
works fine.
In order to add the Alpha 99 QSK, I have to use the same jack.

#1- is the 8 pin jack a standard DIN connector?

#2 Does anyone know of a source for a M-F-F wye connector?

I'm hoping for yes to #2 because my bifocals and sausage fingers are
entering that
age when soldering this stuff becomes a chore. I'll take the lazy man's way out
and buy a cable if anyone knows where to get one. If not, I'll make one up,
thus the
question - is the 8 pin DIN standard?

After 41 years on the air, this is my first Yaesu HF rig. It is OK, but it
sure does 
have a lot of irritating quirks.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Rick, W6RKC