[Kenwood] Power plug and pins

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 11:48:40 -0800

The 6-pin Molex connector sold by Digi-Key, Mouser, Newark, et al is NOT
the same as the power connector used on Kenwood and other transceivers. 
At first glance, they appear to be identical, but the two keyed
projections are rotated 90 degrees from each other.  I know; I bought
the genuine Molex and found out the hard way!

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY

NR1DX wrote:
> 
> Powerex sells the replacement cords with the plugs ...reasonable price
> ????, you be the judge.
> 
> Powerex does not appear to sell just the connector housing and pins for the
> 6 pin connector anymore, at least I can no longer find it on their web page.
> 
> There is a Molex connector in DigiKey which appears to be the right connector
> Digikey # WM1248-ND (body) DigiKey # WM1271-ND (Female pins)...$4.40 for a
> body and 4 pins plus shipping.
> 
> I am not sure that this is exactly the right part as I have not purchased
> them and tried it, but the dimensions and description seem right.
> 
> Good luck and let us all know if you buy the digikey part. From time to
> time complete cords show up used on Ebay for $7-$15
> 
> Dave
> NR1DX
> 
> At 05:37 PM 12/19/02 -0800, Eric Lemmon wrote:
> >Rodger,
> >
> >Go to www.powerwerx.com for the common 2-blade and 6-pin connectors.
> >
> >73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
> >
> >Needham R Williamson Jr wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone know where to purchase the 6 pin "Molex" type of DC power plug
> > > for modern HF rigs - and at a reasonable price?  I need the female end or
> > > the battery end and the pins.  This plug and pins should NOT cost $7-9 as I
> > > see requested at many a Hamfest.  I lucked out at the last fest and found
> > > an entire 4 cond. cord, plug and dual fuses for $3.00 but need another one.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Rodger
> > > N4NRW
> > >
> > >
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