[ARC5] Transmitter Rack Question

[D C _Mac_ Macdonald]

Could the mating connector on the rack be changed? 
 
If so, are they available anywhere? 
 
I have ARC-5 transmitters and FT-xxx mounts! 
  
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> Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:29:47 -0700
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] Transmitter Rack Question
> From: jfor at quikus.com
> To: k2gkk at hotmail.com
> CC: arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> 
> Crudely, the receiver racks are interchangale.
> 
> The transmitter racks have somewhat different rear connectors. If you try
> and mate dissimilar Tx and rack, you will damage the connector pins.
> 
> -John
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> > For this uninformed guy, just what is the difference between the
> > AN/ARC-5 MT-series and SCR-274-N FT-series racks?
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> > Is the orientation different?
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> > Is the distance of the connector from the bottom plate different?
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> > Or is it simply different wiring?
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> > Can racks from one series be adapted to transmitters of the other
> > series without serious destruction?
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