Butch:
I might just try one of those adapters if it ultimately seems like it would
be the easiest thing to do.
Thanks for the tip!
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 12:28 AM
Subject: Re: Need Tips for easily removing DC power cord connection on
back-up Kenwood TS570 rig
> If you have the old style power cord and don't want to run a new one,
> you can get an adapter from universal radio to dapt the old cord to the
> 590. cost around $20 I think.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Tue, 7 Aug 2012, Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> Let me try to help you with the power connector plug for your TS570 and
>> TS590.
>>
>> First, the connector for the 570 is a six position connector, however,
>> only
>> 4 of the six positions are used. Only the left two columns are used as
>> viewed from the front of the radio.
>>
>> The connector for the 590 is a 4 position connector and all 4 are used.
>>
>> Next, the place where you need to press in order to remove the connector
>> is
>> at different places on the respective connectors.
>>
>> On the 570 do the following:
>>
>> With the front of the radio facing you, on the top of the connector
>> locate
>> the tab that can be depressed. The tab is located on the top of the
>> connector, in the center, left-to-right just above the wire on the right
>> in
>> the top row of wires.
>>
>> The tab is on top at the back of the plug just above the right most wire.
>>
>> Put your index finger on the bottom of the plug and the tip of your thumb
>> on
>> the tab and squeeze and pull back away from the radio.
>>
>> The best way to see how this locking thingie works is to unplug the plug
>> and
>> examine it as you squeeze the connector as described above.
>>
>> For the 590 the place where you squeeze is located toward the front of
>> the
>> plug instead of the back, and it is not as obvious and does not depress
>> as
>> much.
>>
>> Again, examine the plugs while disconnected while you squeeze so as to
>> see
>> how they work.
>>
>> The plug for the 570 is easier to work and I can squeeze using my thumb
>> and
>> little finger to remove it. It is that easy once you understand how it
>> works.
>>
>> I hope this helps.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Howard #3
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 5:51 PM
>> Subject: Need Tips for easily removing DC power cord connection on
>> back-up
>> Kenwood TS570 rig
>>
>>
>>> Hi, again, everyone.
>>>
>>> I was doing some testing of the Kenwood TS570 that I bought earlier this
>>> summer as a back-up to my TS590, and I am finding that it is extremely
>>> difficult to remove the DC power connector from the back of that rig.
>>> Actually, I have found the same problem with my TS590, and the TS480 out
>>> at
>>> the RV.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any suggestions for removing the DC power connector
>>> easily?
>>> I know there is a small clip on the top of the connector that fits into
>>> the
>>> housing, but I am having trouble figureing out how to consistently
>>> disengage
>>> it. I just don't want to damage anything.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>
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