[ARC5] Answering Floyd's Question

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The hollow rivet style mini-banana pins (to fill the center pin hole in 
salvaged IF can plugs) are still readily available from Pomona and others.

In a message dated 11/10/2006 7:35:17 PM Central Standard Time, 
scr287 at sbcglobal.net writes: 
> In answer to Floyd's question on bench testing
> command receivers, here is what I would suggest.
> 
> First, since Floyd was talking about control and audio,
> I assume he already has power into the receiver.
> 
> I would use a stock FT-230, and leave the pot, switch
> and audio connections external to the receiver, using
> the 7 pin rear panel connector.
> 
> But that means finding the male plug for that connector.
> The 7 pin plugs from the racks sometimes show up, but here
> is an alternative.
> 
> If you have a beat up, unrestorable, unrepairable set, pry
> an IF can plug out of the receiver chassis. It will fit the
> rear panel connector. The only problem is that pin #7, or
> center pin is missing.  This pin is B+.  If B+ is brought
> into the dynamotor plug, or you are running the receiver off
> the dynamotor, then this is no problem. You now
> have all the handles for gain, CM/MCW, and audio.
> 
> It might be possible to add a center pin, by cannabalizing
> another plug, then you could bring power and control on
> one plug.
> 
> Actually, if B+ and filament are brought into the dynamotor
> connector, then you wouldn't need anything
> plugged into the front of the receiver.
> 

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