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Problems with the L/ S band RF connector on the Columbus Module

Problems with the L/ S band RF connector on the Columbus Module . The Problem . The connector chosen for the DATV module RF input is unique to the ISS. In Fact it is so unique that no additional connectors are available at this time. NASA and ESA stores have searched their stocks.

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Problems with the L/ S band RF connector on the Columbus Module

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  1. Problems with the L/S band RF connector on the Columbus Module

  2. The Problem • The connector chosen for the DATV module RF input is unique to the ISS. • In Fact it is so unique that no additional connectors are available at this time. NASA and ESA stores have searched their stocks. • An acceptable substitute needs to be found

  3. HAM-TV system on ISS

  4. ARISS and AIS RF cable

  5. Suhner type N connector

  6. NZGC pins vs 21-033102/1 pins

  7. Connector pin Layout

  8. Connector and Pin quote • Comment : Quotation Can Ship dates are valid only on the Quotation issue date. • All inventory is subject to prior sale. • Thank you for the opportunity to quote. • When ordering, please reference the quote number above. • Line Qty Part Number Can Ship Unit Unit Price • 10 5 APH D38999/20FG75SA-LC 09/20/13 EACH 41.220 • 2 wks. ARO • 20 5 APH D38999/26FG75PA-LC 09/09/13 EACH 40.070 • stb, 2 days ARO • 30 20 APH NZGC-X50-8SB-3 02/17/14 EACH 228.360 • ***ITAR*** 100 pc min, 23 wks. ARO, NCNR • 50 20 APH NZGC-X50-8PB-3 02/17/14 EACH 164.360 • ***ITAR*** 100 pc min, 23 wks. ARO, NCNR • 60 10 AIC MS27488-8-3 09/05/13 EACH 0.460 • stock • 70 1 DAN DRK264-8 09/05/13 EACH 124.300

  9. What to do? • A solution needs to be found. • 1. KI supply the needed special connector(s) to the ARISS team • 2. Build an adapter cable that allows an N Female connector to be used on the Beacon module. • 3. Any other ideas?

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