
power amp for (astro) sabers
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power amp for (astro) sabers
I just picked up one of these and want to start putting it to use. Unfortunately, this came without a powercord... Can anyone shed light on what's power and what is ground on this thing? Thanks so much, all.


Re: power amp for (astro) sabers
That's called a Jones plug and digikey has the plugs for about $5. Uses the same power cord as the XTVA RFPA.
As best as I can tell, at least right now and according to Parts ID, /\/\ does not carry power cords or plugs for this amp
As for me, I currently have a case open with the big /\/\ asking for guidance if a power cable will ever be made available, and if not, why end users are expected to cobble their own together after shelling out damn near $700 for the PA.
As best as I can tell, at least right now and according to Parts ID, /\/\ does not carry power cords or plugs for this amp

As for me, I currently have a case open with the big /\/\ asking for guidance if a power cable will ever be made available, and if not, why end users are expected to cobble their own together after shelling out damn near $700 for the PA.
Re: power amp for (astro) sabers
Simply remove the bottom cover and wire in your own cabling for the amp, as it's only using two.
Depending on how the case is secured, you may have screws or rivets to remove...or a 'simple' prying task ahead.
Depending on how the case is secured, you may have screws or rivets to remove...or a 'simple' prying task ahead.
Re: power amp for (astro) sabers
In ref to your need for power cables for the amp I ordered about 6 of them from http://www.pandacomm.org
Customer Service Email: [email protected]
Customer Service Phone: 888-256-3814
I just checked his ebay site and it stated there was nothing for sale, how ever you could call him on his ph# and ask him if he is going to make any more. When I bought mine he said that the only place he could get the connectors was some place in Canada and it seems like he runs out pretty quick but he is great to do buss with. The rt two prongs are the + and the left two prongs are the -side, looking straight at the Amp as you have it pictured. Of the 4 prongs both + sides are wired togeather on the inside as well as both the -sides are wired togeather on the inside. Hope this helps. Tony
Customer Service Email: [email protected]
Customer Service Phone: 888-256-3814
I just checked his ebay site and it stated there was nothing for sale, how ever you could call him on his ph# and ask him if he is going to make any more. When I bought mine he said that the only place he could get the connectors was some place in Canada and it seems like he runs out pretty quick but he is great to do buss with. The rt two prongs are the + and the left two prongs are the -side, looking straight at the Amp as you have it pictured. Of the 4 prongs both + sides are wired togeather on the inside as well as both the -sides are wired togeather on the inside. Hope this helps. Tony
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Re: power amp for (astro) sabers
Tam,
These plugs, in all of their varieties (M, F, panel mount, etc.)
are in the Allied catalog. They're probably also in the Tessco
book but I didn't look there. Regency used this connector for
many years as their standard power plug on HR2 transceivers,
scanners, etc.
Regards,
These plugs, in all of their varieties (M, F, panel mount, etc.)
are in the Allied catalog. They're probably also in the Tessco
book but I didn't look there. Regency used this connector for
many years as their standard power plug on HR2 transceivers,
scanners, etc.
Regards,
Tom in D.C.
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Re: power amp for (astro) sabers
I just noticed 170162918042 as of now from Panda. $18.99/8.55 BIN.Tony wrote:I just checked his ebay site and it stated there was nothing for sale