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Welcome to Quicksilver Radio Products

 
See us at Dayton!  Booths 462-463-469-470
And most Hamfests from Maine to Maryland.
  Click here for Our Hamfest Schedule

 
More Powerpole stuff than anybody! 
We've added a whole lot more Powerpole stuff,
including new colors, mounts, sizes, Red/Black zipcord, and more.  Take a look. 
We keep expanding our line of ready-made cables with Powerpoles.  See them all  right here.
  DC Power connectors & cables for the new ICOM IC-7000, Yaesu FT-450, and Kenwood TS-480 are in stock
Our new Powerpole distribution blocks are compact, high current units that are built to last.  See them all  right here.  

Don't Play Russian Roulette With Your Finals! 
Save them with our TuneRite™ Modules for
ICOM, Kenwood, and Yaesu

We've added a selection of rotor cables with quick-disconnects installed, as well as connector kits, here.   Great quality coax crimper with two die sets.  Covers just about any size cable you're likely to use.  Silver/Teflon connectors also available.  See them here
Use your existing power supply with ICOM IC-7000, Kenwood TS-480 or Yaesu FT-450.  This cable adapts the "standard" 6-pin HF connector to your radio.   Handy 6-way Powerpole splitter puts the power where you need it.  We have more Powerpole stuff than anybody, right here

Save 50% on this Digital Meter.  Measures DC Volts, AC Volts, DC Current, and resistance.  Also includes battery, transistor, and diode tester.   Reg. price $20.00 -- Sale just $10.00  Click here!

  Protect your ladder line with our ladder-lock strain relief.
See it here

Selecting the right balun can greatly improve antenna performance and eliminate many RFI problems.  Our high quality low loss models are here.

  To build the right wire antenna, you need the right antenna wire.  We have what you need right here

We've added a selection of extension cables and connectors for the popular ICOM tuners, here.

  Without a doubt, a wide flat copper strap makes the best RF ground.  Order yours here

Are you prepared?  Check out our new line of emergency communications tools and supplies!!

 

DC Power Accessories for most common radios and accessories. 
Build your own at a fraction of OEM prices!

 

Part #

Description

Wire

Notes

Price

Purchase

SPA-R Standard side post adapter N/A The easiest way to connect your 12 Volt radios and other accessories right to the battery in your GM vehicle.  Fits all GM side post batteries (both + and - terminals) with a single positive cable.  Note that some GMs use two positive cables.  Check yours before you buy. 
 Safety first!  Remember to fuse your cables as close as possible to the battery, even if your power cable already includes fuses.
6.00

SPA-L Long side post adapter N/A The easiest way to connect your 12 Volt radios and other accessories right to the battery in your GM vehicle.  Similar to above, but with a longer stud for more or heavier ring terminals.  Fits all GM side post batteries (both + and - terminals) with a single positive cable.  Note that some GMs use two positive cables.  Check yours before you buy. 
 Safety first!  Remember to fuse your cables as close as possible to the battery, even if your power cable already includes fuses.
7.00

SPA-2 Dual cable side post adapter N/A The easiest way to connect your 12 Volt radios and other accessories right to the battery in your GM vehicle.  Fits all GM side post batteries (both + and - terminals) with two positive cables.  Note that most GMs use one positive cable.  Check yours before you buy. 
 Safety first!  Remember to fuse your cables as close as possible to the battery, even if your power cable already includes fuses.
7.00

TPA-R Standard top post adapter N/A The easiest way to connect your 12 Volt radios and other accessories right to the battery.
Replaces the standard clamp bolt and adds a separate 3/8" threaded post.  Fits all top post batteries (both + and - terminals).
Note that most GM vehicles use side post batteries.  Check yours before you buy.  See above listings for the side post adapters.
 Safety first!  Remember to fuse your cables as close as possible to the battery, even if your power cable already includes fuses.

 
6.00

Batt-Tap Battery Tap Plate N/A The easiest way to connect your 12 Volt radios and other accessories right to the battery.
Slips under your battery clamp bolt and provides tabs for standard "faston" type connectors,
as well as holes for bolt-on ring or fork terminals.

See above listings for side post adapters for GM vehicles and replacement clamp bolt adapters for top post batteries.  For higher current or a more secure installation, we recommend the adapters or replacement bolts.
 Safety first!  Remember to fuse your cables as close as possible to the battery,
even if your power cable already includes fuses.
3.00

DC-Cable-IC7000 DC Power Cable for the new
IC-7000
3' #14 (x2) Wire Replacement Power Cable pigtail for ICOM IC-7000.  No fuses -- we recommend that you use them, or connect to a fused distribution panel or cable.  Also available with Anderson Powerpoles, click here 11.00

DC-Plug-IC7000 DC Power Plug for the new
IC-7000
N/A This is the OEM plug, with pins for #14 - #20 wire. We've marked the plug in the picture red/black.  The plug does not come marked.  Bookmark this page for reference.  Assembled cables also available 6.00

DC-Cable-IC7000-to-OEM DC Power cable adapter for the new
IC-7000
N/A Use this cable to power your IC-7000 with your OEM Power supply -- for example, the PS-125.  Has the "standard" 6-pin Molex type female socket on one end and the new IC-7000 plug on the other. 18.00

TS-520 Plug Fits Kenwood TS-520 and
TS-820
N/A Hard to find replacement is now available.  Brand new stock.  Can be wired for AC or DC operation. 10.00

TS-520-AC-Cable Fits Older Kenwoods and others appx 3' Very hard to find, but we have them.  Replace that old, dried out power cord before it causes a serious problem. 25.00

DC-Cable-703 DC Power Cable for ICOM IC-703 (both models) 3' #16 Wire Replacement Power Cable pigtail for ICOM 703.  No fuses -- we recommend that you use them, or connect to a fused distribution panel or cable.  Also available with Anderson Powerpoles, click here 10.00

DC-Plug-703 DC Power Plug for ICOM IC-703 (both models) N/A This is the OEM plug, with pins for #14 - #20 wire. We've marked the plug in the picture red/black.  The plug does not come marked. Note that it's a 3-pin plug, but only two are used. Bookmark this page for reference.  Assembled cables are also available 5.00

DC-Cable-IC-703-to OEM DC Power cable adapter for the
IC-703
N/A Use this cable to power your IC-703 with your OEM Power supply.  Has the "standard" 6-pin Molex type female socket on one end and the new IC-703 plug on the other. 15.00

DC-Cable-480 DC Power Cable for Kenwood TS-480 (both models).  Two required for TS-480HX. 3' #14 (x2) Wire Replacement Power Cable pigtail for Kenwood TS-480.  No fuses -- we recommend that you use them, or connect to a fused distribution panel or cable.  Also available with Anderson Powerpoles, click here 11.00

DC-Plug-480 Plug for Kenwood TS-480 (both models).  Two required for TS-480HX. N/A This is the OEM plug, with pins for #14 - #20 wire. We've marked the plug in the picture red/black.  The plug does not come marked.  Bookmark this page for reference.  Assembled cables also available 6.00

DC-Cable-TS-480-to-OEM DC Power cable adapter for the new
TS-480
N/A Use this cable to power your TS-480 with your OEM Power supply.  Has the "standard" 6-pin Molex type female socket on one end and the new TS-480 plug on the other.  Remember that the TS-480HX -- 200W model -- requires two power cables. 18.00

DC-2A-PS 2 Amp Variable Power Power Supply N/A Regulated DC Power Supply, adjustable to 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, or 12 Volts 25.00

DC-Cable-Powerpole-to-OEM DC Power cable adapter OEM power supply socket to Powerpoles N/A Use your OEM power supply with the popular Anderson Powerpoles.  Great for feeding DC distribution panels.  Has the "standard" 6-pin Molex type female socket (found on most recent HF radios) on one end and Powerpoles on the other. 17.00

PPL30-10PK Package of 10 Powerpoles N/A Package contains 10 Red Housings, 10 Black Housings, and 20 terminals (30 Amp).
Much more Powerpole stuff here
10.00

PPL45-7PK Package of 7 Powerpoles N/A Package contains 7 Red Housings, 7 Black Housings, and 14 terminals (45 Amp).
Much more Powerpole stuff here
10.00

PPL-Kit1 Powerpole Starter Kit N/A Kit contains 1 RIGrunner 4005 panel, 50' of #16 Red/Black zipcord, 30' of #10 Red/Black zipcord, crimping tool, & 10 sets of 30A Powerpole connectors.  Total value $140.00 125.00

Batt-Mon Powerpole "Y" two into one or one into two with voltage indicating LEDs N/A No, not a reggae caped crusader.  Green LED dims and goes out at 11.75V.  Yellow LED dims and goes out at 10V.  Great for portable and battery ops.  Many more Powerpole accessories here. 30.00

DC8-30 Red/Black Zip Cord for DC Power 30' #8 General purpose stranded wire for most DC applications. 40.00

DC10-30 30' #10 35.00

DC12-30 30' #12 30.00

DC14-30 30' #14 15.00

DC16-50 50' #16 15.00

DC-Cable-13 Right Angle DC Power Cable 6' #24 Fits most ICOM, Kenwood, and Alinco HTs 5.00

DC-Cable-17 Fits most Yaesu HTs and FT-817, some Radio Shack HTs 5.00

DC-Cable-21 Fits most MFJ, Elecraft, Older ICOM HTs, others 5.00

DC-Cable-25 Fits LDG tuners, others 5.00

DC-Jack-21 Mates with
DC-Plug-21
6' #24 Fits MFJ and other Power Supplies, many "Wall Warts" 5.00

DC-Jack-25 Mates with
DC-Plug-25
6' #24 Fits many "Wall Warts" 5.00

DC-HT-Cord-Y HT Power cable with fused lighter plug.  Includes 5A fuse 6' #24 Fits most Yaesu HTs, FT-817, some Radio Shack HTs 10.00

DC-HT-Cord-I 6' #24 Fits most ICOM, Alinco, and Kenwood HTs 10.00

DC-HF-Cord HF Power Cord 8' #12 Fully assembled, includes fuses in both wires.  Fits most recent HF Rigs
(not FT-100, FT-817, FT-450, IC-703, IC-7000,  TS-480 or Ten-Tec)
20.00

DC-HF-Pigtail HF Power Pigtail 16" #14 x2 Fits most recent HF Rigs (not FT-100, FT-817, FT-450, IC-703, IC-7000,  TS-480 or Ten-Tec).  No fuses -- we recommend that you use them, or connect to a fused distribution panel or cable.  Note that 2 #14 wires in parallel is appx. equivalent to #10 wire... heavier than most OEM power cables. 12.00

DC-HF-Ext-# Extension cable for "standard" 6-pin HF Power Cables 3' #14
x2
Sometimes you just need a few more feet to make a clean installation in the shack.  Note that 2 #14 wires in parallel is appx. equivalent to #10 wire... heavier than most OEM power cables. 18.00

9' #14
x2
22.00

DC-HF-Plug HF Power Plug N/A   Plug only, for above cable.  You supply wire & fuses.  Fits most recent HF (not FT-100, IC-703, TS-480 or Ten-Tec)  We have 703 and 480 plugs and power cables. 5.00

DC-HF-Socket HF Power Socket N/A   Socket only.  This is the "standard" 6 pin molex-type socket found on most recent HF Radios  (not FT-100, IC-703, IC-7000, TS-480 or Ten-Tec).  Note that this is the radio side connector, and mates with the plugs and cables just above.  We also have IC-703,
IC-7000, FT-450, and TS-480 plugs and power cables.
7.00

DC-FM-Cord FM Mobile Power Cord 15' #14 Fully assembled, includes fuses in both wires.  Fits most recent VHF/UHF mobile rigs 15.00

DC-FM-Plug FM Mobile Power Plug N/A Plug only, for above cable.  You supply wire and fuses.  Fits most recent VHF/UHF mobile rigs 5.00

DC-Clip-Lg Heavy Duty Clips.  4" Long, open to 1-1/4" N/A Clip to Car Battery, Power Supply, etc. 5.00/pr

DC-Clip-Sm Small Clips  1-1/4" Long, open to 1/4" N/A Clip to Gel Cell, Power Supply, etc. 2.00/pr

DC-Cig Jack-Metal All Metal Lighter Socket N/A Mounts in 7/8" Hole.  Also fits standard 1/2" knockouts in electrical boxes 5.00

DC-Cig Jack-Std Lightweight Insulated Lighter Socket N/A Great for cell phones, etc 4.00

DC-Cig-Plug Fused Lighter Plug N/A Uses Standard Automotive "Buss" fuses (not included) 4.00

DC-1/4"-Disconnect 1/4" Female Disconnect (pkg of 3) N/A Fits most Sealed Lead Acid "Gel-Cell" Batteries.  Accepts #16-#12 Wire 1.00/pkg

DC-1/4"-Ring 1/4" Ring Terminals (pkg of 3) N/A Fits most Power Supplies  Accepts #16-#12 Wire 1.00/pkg

DC-HD-Posts Heavy Duty Binding Posts N/A Standard 3/4" Spacing.  Use with banana plugs, bare wire, spade terminals. 6.00

DC-Posts 5 Way Binding Posts (pr) N/A Use with banana plugs, bare wire, spade terminals. 4.00/pr

DC-Banana Banana Plugs N/A Solderless, accept up to #12 wire. 4.00/pr

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