[Boatanchors] RE: 7 Pin Plug Question - Answered

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Actually, counting the 813 there were at least three 7-pin tube bases back 
around that time.  I can't recall the tube I encountered that used the smaller 
one (6A7???).  The 837 and 1625 used the middle-sized (medium) one.

In a message dated 3/20/2006 2:30:55 PM Central Standard Time, 
Scott.Freeberg at guidant.com writes: 
> Geez I'm embarrassed at the simplicity of the answer. 
> 
> Gene, WØQFC, emailed suggesting that connector is really just a 7 pin tube 
> socket.  Hmmm, I'll bet he's right after thinking about it.  I found some 
> measurements on line for 7 pin medium tube sockets, and the diagonal pin to pin 
> dimension is right on and matches what I measured on the CW-25.
> 
> I guess I got focused on "connector socket", "connector plug", instead of 
> simple ole tube socket.  Ok I'm embarrassed :)  But I did ask the question and 
> got the answer so I'm very happy :)

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