I want to see a tiny lightweight Balloon tracker on 144.39 that can be fit
to a ball cap or backpack and can run for 8 hours or more on a 9v battery.
It also has a PTT manual beacon mode when in a good position.
Otherwise it is a 10 minute beacon. Antenna is 19" wire that hangs
down the back.
Good for day hiking.
bob
On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 10:35 PM Rob Giuliano via groups.io
<kb8rco@...> wrote:
Couldn't disagree more!
The worse connecter ever designed was not really a connector at all - automotive cigarette lighter.
To this day, teh automotive industry uses the HUGE circular (inefficient) plug for powering all kinds of devices. Lots of devices using the DB9 (actually DE9 - TT4 included), but that isn't waterproof either.
That said, there aren't many waterproof connectors designed for computers (in house devices). Your best bet is to remove the mini-DIN and replace it with something "in-line". I always liked the round AMP connectors. They make a good variety with panel mount, or about any combination, even with different sized pins. Harder to find now.
Uxcell makes a very similar connector: .
Robert Giuliano
KB8RCO
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, 09:44:42 PM EDT, Cliff Sojourner <cls@...> wrote:
Ha, yeah, arguably the mini DIN 6 was the worst choice for a device intended to go mobile.
I've had good results putting the unit in a good Tupperware container. I zip tie the mini DIN cable to the TT box. Consider foam etc to pack the TT, and how to grommet the cables going out of the plastic box.
Cliff K6CLS CM87
On September 16, 2021 3:29:51 PM PDT, toy4trax@... wrote:
Looking to do an install on my ATV and/or Motorcycle. While the unit itself is going to be in a waterproof location, I'm looking for cabling thru to the battery which will be exposed to water. I'm not having much luck with finding waterproof mini-din 6 connectors.
Ideally, I have the MTT4BT's Mini Din 6 cable routes to a central location where i can split off to power, and Serial cable to the GPS.
Thoughts?
