I've been asked several times what connectors I used
to allow a "quick disconnect" of my KBT1 power
connection. So here is the information, for the
archive, in case others wish to do similarly.
I wanted the setup to be foolproof, in that neither
end had exposed contacts when disconnected.
So, I used two-conductor AMP Mate-N-Lok connectors,
available from Mouser:
On the radio side, the wires get terminated in Mouser
#571-14803190 free hanging shrouded pin housing. I
used Mouser #571-606181 male pins for 18 AWG as the
contact.
On the battery side, I used Mouser #517-14803180
in-line socket housing, with Mouser #551-606191 female
pins as the contact.
Mouser has no minimum order and does not mark up their
shipping costs. Their website is almost as easy to
order from as the Elecraft website! ;-)
With a 3 or 4 cm pigtail on the radio side, this
connector assembly fits easily in the cabinet, even
with the KAT1 and 4-band board.
Disclaimer: no Mouser or AMP relationship, etc.
The K1/KAT1/KBT1 is a great portable station just as
it comes from "The Magic E." When augmented with
little improvements like this, it's an even better
deal.
Steve KZ1X/4
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