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Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 659
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:32 pm: | 
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Well, someone sent me a 3 hole noise filter cord instead of the two holed one I requested. I was wondering if I could cut the end off and replace it with the two hole lincoln cord end and it would still work at a noise line filter? I hate, I repeat--hate, sending stuff back. People should listen closer.
Thanks,
Mikefromms |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 6166
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:51 pm: |
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Mikefromms,
YES you can. 
There are 2 different part number's depending on which power cord you needed.
Hope this help's,
Lon
Tech808
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Hollowpoint445
Intermediate Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 437
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 7:02 am: |
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Suggestion - Make the cord into a universal filter by adding an inline connector to the radio end. Use it's mating connector on your radio's existing power cord.
If you ever need to use it for another radio you can just add the appropriate connector to that radio's power cord.
I read an article in an amateur radio magazine discussing the benefits of standardizing power connectors years ago. It makes a lot of sense if you often switch between radios, buy and sell radios frequently, or take your equipment out of your vehicle at night. |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 345
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 8:43 am: |
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HP,
If the world were an ideal place 
I just have a 2 headed plug in the truck and on the bench
I guess the biggest complaint is that Magnum does not use a common connector, can't just go to the local truck stop, or radio shaQ and grab a cord if you need it. But if that's my only complaint about magnum then I guess it's moot |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 6172
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 8:52 am: |
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As I have posted many times before, since we use many different radio's/amps and are alway's changing them and removing them we use the Quick Disconnect's on all mobile radios and amplifier's.
You can leave the Filter Cord connected in the vehicle and change radio's/amp's at will.
This allow's us to just disconnect the coax and unplug one radio or amp and slap another one in.
Copper has 3 different size's to fit everyone's need's.
W90-30010 TP-2 Quick Disconnect For Mobile Amplifiers and Radios = 16 gauge wire
W90-30012 TP-10-2 Quick Disconnect For Mobile Amplifiers and Radios = 10 gauge wire
W90-30014 TP-8 Quick Disconnect For Mobile Amplifiers and Radios = 8 gauge wire
Just click on the Link below to see them all.
Quick Disconnect For Mobile Amplifiers and Radios
Lon
Tech808
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Hollowpoint445
Intermediate Member
Username: Hollowpoint445
Post Number: 438
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 11:02 am: |
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Although they aren't exactly what I was thinking about, those quick disconnects will work just fine. I'd suggest that you make sure the one connected to the power cable has the male portion connected to ground and the female connected to the hot lead to prevent any accidents.
I like Molex style connectors or the kind that come on the large battery packs for remote control cars because neither conductor is exposed. I don't know that they could handle enough current for amplifiers, but they should handle most radios just fine. |
Tech237
Moderator
Username: Tech237
Post Number: 152
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 11:33 am: |
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Like Lon I have use Quick Disconnects for years, both in the shack and the vehicals. Really does make life a lot easier. |
