[Kenwood] PG2N power connector

[Clif Holland]

Since the connector is on a Japanese made radio the connector conforms 
to the Japanese specifications of which there is NO molex product that 
will fit.

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Clif Holland KA5IPF
www.avvid.com

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On 12/7/2021 4:01 AM, Jim Pruitt wrote:
> A friend pointed out that if I go to ebay and use this search term:
> “t-type 2 pin dc power connector plug for vhf uhf kenwood yaesu icom 
> radio”
>
> which gives you this:
> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2553889.m570.l1313&_nkw=%E2%80%9Ct-type+2+pin+dc+power+connector+plug+for+vhf+uhf+kenwood+yaesu+icom+radio%E2%80%9D&_sacat=0 
>
>
> It will give me a selection. of those connectors and it does.  For 
> about that same price it offers the mating connector that is usually 
> already on the radio.
>
> Just in case anyone else has trouble finding them in the future. I did 
> order the PG2N side T connector from powerwerx.  I was hoping there 
> was a common Molex/Waldom/Sullins part for that T and mating connector 
> but if there is no one has found it and pointed it out.
>
> Someone suggested using the spade and mating automotive crimp 
> connectors.  That is actually what is inside of the connector housing 
> I am looking for.  I could not tell if it is the standard ¼" wide one 
> or the next smaller one or some different metric version but that is 
> what is inside.
>
> While it might make sense to just buy the PG2N or clone cable I did 
> not and do not want to do that because of the cost.  I can make the 
> cable for a lot less than sellers are charging for that cable!
>
> Thanks to everyone for the help.
>
> Jim Pruitt
> WA7DUY
>
>
> On 12/5/2021 9:37 AM, n6lrv at outlook.com wrote:
>> Jim,
>>
>> replacement connectors that are exactly the same as the original 
>> equipment are readily available from Powerwerx at 
>> <https://powerwerx.com/oem-connectors-terminals>. The Tee connectors 
>> , both male and female, are just a few dollars each and a complete 
>> power cord is available for about $13 plus tax/shipping. Scroll down 
>> that webpage to find the OEM connectors.
>>
>> Gary
>>
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>> *From:* kenwood-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>> <kenwood-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Jim Pruitt 
>> <jpruitt67 at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, December 4, 2021 12:53 AM
>> *To:* kenwood at mailman.qth.net <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
>> *Subject:* [Kenwood] PG2N power connector
>> Can anyone tell me the Molex part number for the power plug on the end
>> of the PG2N power cable that plugs into the (mostly vhf/uhf Kenwood)
>> radio?  That Tee connector reminds me of ones i have seen on automotive
>> plugs.  Yes I know I can buy a PG2N or a Chinese clone for $17 but all I
>> need is that connector and $17 is more than I want to pay for something
>> when all I need is the connector itself.
>>
>> Google has not been my friend in looking for that information so if
>> anyone has a supplier and part number (Molex or Sullins or...) I would
>> appreciate knowing what it is.  And no,  I do not want to change it for
>> a PowerPole.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Jim Pruitt
>> WA7DUY
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