[Boatanchors] power plug problem

[Dave Brown]

The larger Jones plugs often have a pair of springy metal retaining springs
on each side that have to be squeezed to release/unmate the connector-maybe
yours has lost 'em?  But if it's coming out that easily I'd be concerned
it's not making very good contact anway as they are usually fairly firm when
mated, even without the retaining springs.
73,
Dave ZL3FJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "R.J. Keller" <rkeller@ij.net>
To: <boatanchors@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 7:05 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] power plug problem


> Ok people, I need to get some ideeas. My power plug on the Drake TR4C
> (called a "Jones plug" I think?) used to be just fine until I decided
> to clean all the contacts with Deoxit and now the darn thing won't
> quit falling out of the rig. I worked my brain almost to death but
> cannot come up with a solution. I am afraid to give a twist with the
> needle nose on each contact for fear of breaking off one or more (a
> trick I have used all my life on AC plugs).
> HELP! (nobody answered my post on Drake)
> 73, Dick KF4NS
> St. Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
> Keep the glow!
>
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