On Apr 12, 5:04 am, "Richard Carlson, N9JIG" <use...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On Apr 11, 1:10 pm, "Greg" <as...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > You can use either connector, though I'd call it DC plug/socket
connector
> > > and not coaxial connector ;)
> > > If you need the instructionmanual I've got it
> > > here:http://rfelektronik.se/manuals/1/icom/IC-R8500_instructions.pdf
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> > > //Greg
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> > > <m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > The R8500 has two ways to feed it power. There is the 4 pin
connector
> > > > and the coaxial connector. I'm assuming for bench use, you attach
a
> > > > 13.8V to the coaxial connector. For gel cell use, you use the 4
pin
> > > > connector. However, the OPC-023C power connector, designed for
mobile
> > > > use, goes to the 4 pin connector. So is it OK to feed 13.8V to the
4
> > > > pin connector?
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> > Actually, that is called a coaxial power connector. Not the best
> > description in my opinion, but I didn't get to vote on it.
> >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_DC_Power_Connectors
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> > I already downloaded the manual, but it wasn't clear which connector
> > to use. On the R7100, you don't get a choice, so I am accustomed to
> > that power connector.
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> The 4 pin connector is used if you have 12 (13.8) VDC. The coaxial
> connector is used for the AD-55 (A or E) adaptor which provides 16 VDC.
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> If you want to use 12 VDC you must use the 4 pin connector.
Thanks. I bought mine used and never got the official power supply. I
have been using the 4 pin connector.
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