[ARC5] I feel like Tevy

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

I'll add that the reason the connectors for the main power cable are hard 
to find (the other connectors for the system are not hard to find) is that 
Hallicrafters had Amphenol modify standard AN connectors for use with the 
SCR-543.  The modification is that three of the #16 contacts were changed to 
#12.  To add to the confusion, some of the parts list in TM 11-625 and TM 
11-625D show the standard (original) AN connector, AN 310x-28-8P or -8S.  The 
actual assigned number is AN 310x-28-767P or S but that doesn't help to locate 
them as no AFAIK original connectors ever got the correct number stamped on 
them in place of the -8P/S.

Robert D.

In a message dated 09/22/2013 14:33:20 PM Central Daylight Time, 
jeepp at comcast.net writes: 
> The '669 and the power supply he also has do not include the 
> interconnect cable.  The connectors for same are all but unobtanium.  As 
> a restorer of not a few BC-669's, I can only relate that 4 out of 5 of 
> them will require an extensive re-cap, to include the large mica used in 
> the antenna tuning circuit.  Once done over, though, these rigs do sound 
> very nice, indeed, and will load into almost anything.  They are tough 
> on crystals, however, so beware of miniature crystals as the 6L6 
> oscillator can do them in.   Also, if you happen on to the correct 
> cable, be sure its for the model you have.  That is, the "D: model has 
> an additonal and re-configured conductor for the remote B+ switch.  
> Models up to the "C" model do not have this.  The tell-tale is that an 
> original "D" cable will have a straight back shell.  Earlier models have 
> a 90 deg, back shell.   The model-correct schematic and parts list and 
> layout is also mandatory.  Finally, many '669s don't have the snap-on or 
> thumb-screw on back panel as its bolted to the transit case and is all 
> too often left behind.
> 
> Been there - Done that.
> 
> Jeep K3HVG
> 

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