[ARC5] [Milsurplus] What is this flex cable for ?

[Jack Antonio]

On 4/2/2023 10:17 PM, Michael Hanz wrote:

> 
> Of that list, with the exception of the RCA commercial, there are only 
> two different kinds of cables, Hue. 


This discussion prompted me to finally try to figure out the fittings on 
the RCA AVR-7 tuning drive.

The thread is 1/2-14, which is a National Pipe Thread. A trip to Home
Depot resulted in a pair of 1/4" Brass Pipe Caps, which are a perfect
fit.

I do not know if any other RCA commercial radio gear uses this
size fitting.

Now to figure out a ferrule arrangement, probably with brass tubing.
I have some lengths of MC-215 shafting, so should be able to come up
a tuning cable for this receiver. The hardest part will probably be
figuring the tongue arrangement, with minimal backlash.

And also, this receiver has a Navy anchor stamp on the front panel, so
it does qualify as Milsurplus.

Jack Antonio
WA7DIA