[AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I

[Peter Markavage]

Yep, I did something similar. Brought relay contacts out to the extra
pins to turn an "On-the-Air" sign on and off. Couldn't see wasting my
time looking for a 9 pin plug.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 15:18:56 -0600 (CST) ne1s at neandertech.com writes:
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> ----- Original Message -----
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Wanted:  9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I
> Date: Thu, December 6, 2007 12:57
> From: "Peter Markavage" <manualman at juno.com>
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> > When I got my Ranger, I replaced my 9 pin with an 11 pin socket 
> and plug
> > combo when I found that the plug was cracked. Never had a problem 
> with
> > the 11 pin units. The 11 pin combos are far more readily 
> available.
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> > Pete, wa2cwa
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> I did the same. Plus, you get two more pins that can be used for the 
> TR
> relay coil, instead of that silly xtal socket. Never looked back.
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> -Larry/NE1S