[1000mp] Field band data jack

[Billy Cox]

>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.

FB!

>In order to add the Alpha 99 QSK, I have to use the same jack.

Yes ...

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

No ... the pins are "262 degrees" ...

>#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?

Again NO to the 8 pin ... BUT ... I have some good news!  B-)

I use FT1000MPs here to AL1200/QSK amps, also driving
the Top Ten Decoders from the BAND DATA JACK on the
MPs ... for the QSK line to key the amps ... I "picked up" the
BAND DATA QSK keying line from INSIDE the Top Ten Decoder 
box ... and simply run a shielded line over to the AL1200 via the 
phono jack on the back of the decoder box out the KEY jack.

Now, you do have to do some re-writing inside the decoder
as to picking out the right pins and running a jumper over to 
the KEY jack ... but it beats having to wire up a DIN plug or
try and find a "Y" ...

And be sure and disconnect the other wiring presently on the
KEY jack on the decoder ....

Hope this helps.

73 Billy AA4NU