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**Orion Molex to Power Pole Mod**

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Partial removal of Molex connector.

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Cleaned the holes.

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Parts needed: PP, half of retaining plate and 1/16 (1.57mm) brass tube.
	     Thanks to Rick VE7TK for saying that it's O.D.
	     
	     NOTE: Powerwerx.com has the Printed Circuit Board
	           connector instead of having to roll your own.
	           SKU 1377G3


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Close up of parts.


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Installed and waiting to be soldered.


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Here what it looks like after soldering.


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Optional retaining plate. I decided to put half for stress relief.


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Final test. Looks and functions nicely.
		 I'll paint the plate and screw black
		 at a later time.


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DE N2FQ/6  dit dit
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