tomnjulie
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Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
#5561480 - 12/08/12 08:44 PM
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I just received a new Clestron CG-5. The only problem so far is the power cord does not screw onto the telescope recepticle. It plugs in but does not secure itself. Anyone else seen this? Any ideas.
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RTLR 12
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5561522 - 12/08/12 09:16 PM
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The power cord that comes with the CG-5 is designed to fit the CGEM. It does NOT screw onto the CG-5 socket. I have replaced all of my Celestron power cords with these from Radio Shack.
Stan
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3889594
Stan
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skywolf856
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5561718 - 12/08/12 11:55 PM
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+1 for the radioshack cord.
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rockethead26
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5562008 - 12/09/12 08:43 AM
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fuzzystuff4ever
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5562013 - 12/09/12 08:45 AM
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Does the Radio Shack cord plug in just like the standard one? I've never had it disconnect; it plugs in pretty securely.
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rflinn68
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5562044 - 12/09/12 09:19 AM
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Does the Radio Shack cord plug in just like the standard one? I've never had it disconnect; it plugs in pretty securely.
Lucky you...Mine has lost connection a few times, usually right after I have done a very careful alignment. I will be looking into these Radio Shack cords if they plug in more securely than my factory one. I think they would have to. One trick is to get a very small screwdriver or the like and spread the tabs that the cord connects to. It worked for me but was only temporary. I hope these Radio Shack cords will end my problem because this is the only thing I have against my CG5. Then I will also have an extra power cord for my CGEM DX. 
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fuzzystuff4ever
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5562074 - 12/09/12 09:42 AM
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Does yours have the right-angle connector? The long cord is kind of annoying sometimes, although was useful when a club member's LX200GPS about 15ft. away had his generator konk out; I dragged my battery over near his scope so he could plug in (he had one of those short coiled cords).
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RTLR 12
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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I have never had a problem with the Radio Shack cords on my 5 Celestron mounts. The 90º connector has never come out of the socket.
Stan
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tomnjulie
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Re: Celestron CG-5 Cord Problem
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#5566784 - 12/11/12 11:35 PM
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The radio shack cord works like a charm. It was a great solution. Thanks.
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