[ARC5] BC-AR-429 and RU-18 Connectors

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Mike & Wayne,

The BC-229/429 uses the 8-pin PL-61. The Liason RU's (RU-5, 10, 11, 12, 18 &
19) use a 10-pin plus guide #133. And the Command RU's use an 11 pin #233. 
None of the three are interchangable for that as well as other circuit 
differences. 

In a message dated 07/11/2015 14:28:52 PM Central Daylight Time, 
arc5 at mailman.qth.net writes: 
> 
> The connectors are different for the RU-18/19 and the earlier RU series. 
> The one for the RU-18/19 has one hole with a larger diameter, designed to 
> admit a guide or key pin.  The RU-18/19 was a stand-alone receiver, whereas 
> the earlier RU series were designed to be paired with a transmitter (GF, GO, 
> GP series).  The idea behind the different connectors was to keep the 
> stand-alone receiver from being plugged into a "standard" RU setup.
> Seems to me that there are also differences in the bias circuit between 
> the RU-18/19 and earlier sets.  The actual wiring differences may be in the 
> dynamotor bases.  I'd have to consult my manuals (I have both kinds) but 
> they aren't where I can get to them at the moment.
> I do think, though, that connectors for the BC-229/429 and the RU series 
> through RU-17 may be the same.  But not the 18/19.
> 73
> Mike
> WA4DLF
> 
>       From: Robert Eleazer <releazer at earthlink.net>
> To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net 
> Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2015 2:44 PM
> Subject: [ARC5] BC-AR-429 and RU-18 Connectors
>    
> Does the BC-AR-429 and RU-18 both use the same electrical connectors?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wayne

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