[1000mp] Which 8 Pin DIN plug?

[Mike Gilmer]

See: http://www.therfc.com/dinconn.htm
The listings show both the normal 8-pin and the rarer (a bit more $$) "262"
8-pin.

Again, no indication as to which one to use for the Yaesu.

Mike N2MG

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan P
> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 11:01 AM
> To: All about Yaesu 1000mp
> Subject: RE: [1000mp] Which 8 Pin DIN plug?
> 
> 
> John, did you find a source for the DIN plug?  If so, please 
> forward the link and which pin spread is used. al VA1MM
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Becker
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 4:50 PM
> To: 1000mp at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [1000mp] Which 8 Pin DIN plug?
> 
> 
> I need to buy an 8 pin DIN plug for the band data connector 
> on my FT-1000. I just learned that there are two kinds, one 
> which has a 270 degree pin spread and another which has a 262 
> degree pin spread. Universal Radio refers to the 262 degree 
> version as the Kenwood type. Every place I've found that has 
> both types has a higher price for the 262 degree type, 
> suggesting that it is less commonly used. Which one is used 
> on the FT-1000? Thanks!
> 
> 73,
> 
> John, K9MM

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