[SixClub] I need a power cord for ICOM 551

[Robin Midgett]

Hi Rod,
One pin on the radio is chassis ground, use an ohm meter to perform a 
continuity test. Another pin will the for the V+ input. It can be also be 
identified with an ohm meter. Connect the black lead to ground (chassis), 
and the red lead to one of the not grounded pins in the power connector. 
Turn on the power switch, you should see a low resistance which goes up 
over time. This will be the filter capacitors charging up, and this will 
indicate the + input.
The manual below indicates a three pin connector. The third pin will be 
used in conjunction with a dummy plug and the optional AC power supply.
GL, and let me know if this helps.

Try this:
http://www.mods.dk/downloadmanual.php?File=IC-551_Instruction_manual.zip

At 02:54 PM 1/29/2005 -0500, you wrote:

>Hello all
>
>I have a ICOM 551 6m all mode 10W base radio I need a DC power cord or can 
>someone tell me the DC pin setup I do have a dc connector I just don't 
>know what 2 pins to use to apply DC power to the radio
>
>HELP
>
>73 all good dxing
>
>
>Rod Godfrey
>W8RKG/AAR3AE
>Camden, Delaware FM29
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Thank you,
Robin Midgett