[GreenKeys] PK232 connectors

[Ralph Irish]

Many years back, I discovered that the '5-pin' side of a DB-9F has the correct spacing to substitute
for these plugs.  I used some simple shop tools where I worked, ground off the '4-pin' side, soldered.
wires to the five terminals, and covered it all with some epoxy.  After the epoxy dried, I put several
pieces of heat shrink around it all.  I got good service from these.  They push on the five pins
sticking out the back of the PK-232 and there is enough friction to keep them in place.  Never had one
work its way out.

It is a reasonable 'work around' for someone with some time on their hands and a few tools.  A coarse
file would start the process as long as you don't go into the '5-pin' area.  If someone is daring,
they might hold the device in their hand and press it up against a grinding wheel, ever so carefully.
Once the 4 pins are gone, you can solder wires as needed.

I found one that didn't get the full 'deluxe' treatment, and it shows the machine crimping that I used
to complete the process.  Not a work of art, but functional, just the same.  If I use this one very
much, I will do the epoxy and heat shrink things to make it more durable.

73,

Ralph - W8ROI

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Below: cable of 4 conductors and a shield.  
RED, WHITE/SHIELD, vacant, brown, black



On May 5, 2017, at 3:54 PM, Jack wrote:

> Try Mouser or Digikey.
>  
> Jack K2TTY
>  
>  
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> From: GreenKeys [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David
> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 3:23 PM
> To: GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [GreenKeys] PK232 connectors
>  
> Greetings. I am looking for a supplier that handles or someone that can supply the 5 pin female cable connecters
> that are used on the AEA pk232 tnc.
> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>  
> Dave    VA7DG
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