[Johnson] RE: 12-pin Connectors

[Brian Carling]

Yes, he is right.

You have to go by the PATTERN of the pin l;ayout, rather than 
the numbering scheme as they are all different.

I know that on Yaesu and Kenwood, they often have a different 
numbering scheme from what is on the plugs themselves.

> Just a caution concerning Jones Plugs:  US made Jones Plugs have a different
> numbering arrangement than European made Jones Plugs.  When you wire up your
> cable, open up the manual for your particular radio and identify what pin
> arrangement it uses, absolutely and without doubt.  Use a VOM to check where
> ground is (from outside the radio) and then push on the mating connector.
> Check the pin numbering on the connector you bought and compare that
> information with the manual and the VOM.  There are no second chances here!
> I was lucky.  I caught the discrepancy half way through wiring the
> connector.  Don't assume anything!
> 
> Kevin  N2IE
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