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Standardized 12 Volt DC Power Connector Adoption
This article is to try to explain the reasons why you should consider the use of STANDARDIZED connectors for
12 Volt D.C. applications.
In the many years that I have been in amateur radio, I bet I have seen about as many different power connectors
as there have been radio brands. Most hams, at one time or another, tries to establish a standard connector for
their use. I too had to find one that I would use on my equipment.
Sometimes talking to another ham may lead to the adoption of the other guys connector. This is ok, but what happens
if no one asks for advice and here is where we have today's problem. I have tried to make up adapter cords so that
if I have to borrow a friend's radio for a while, I can connect it to my power source. But how many adapter cords
can you carry. Finally, one day when I was at a Tektronix Amateur Radio Club meeting. I found out that this club had
done some research on connectors and found a connector that they have adopted now as their Club standard. I liked it
allot, and changed all of my equipment to their standard.
Later on, when I became more involved with helping the A.R.E.S., and other Emergency Services activities, I realized
that this connector standard would be a good for all of amateur radio. I have been working with the A.R.R.L. on the
standardization for a number of years. This connector was recognized as an INTERIM STANDARD
by the league in the late 80's.
As some of you may know, I have been promoting this idea for some time. I have traveled some to promote this idea to
several local clubs. Currently, the Technology Employees Radio Amateur Club and the Oregon Taulatin Valley Amateur
Radio Club have formally accepted the connector listed below as their Club standard. I will continue to expose more
clubs about this idea, and encourage them to adopt them as their standard.
I urge that you look into adopting this connector for your own use. Who knows when the day will come when someone might
call upon you for the loan of your radio for use in an Emergency. Will your equipment be ready for use, and with what
connectors for power?
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
MANUFACTURE ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS
Part Number (Black 1327G6)
Part Number (Red 1327 )
UL CURRENT RATING: 30 AMPS
UL VOLTAGE RATING: 600 Volts AC or DC
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 600 Microhms
WIRE SIZE 12 AWG, 20 AMPS
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