[Boatanchors] FT-243 Crystal Plug

[Glenn Little WB4UIV]

If the application allows, use a small torrid to couple to the pins and 
isolate the pins DC wise with 0.01 MFD capacitors.
Foe size use surface mount capacitors.

73
Glenn
WB4UIV

On 9/1/2020 4:51 PM, Robert Downs via Boatanchors wrote:
> Paul,
>
> If there was ever one made, I never came across it.  Easiest solution is to
> gut an FT-243 that isn't on a useful frequency.  Be sure or grind or mill
> the frequency off the side plate.  Drill a hole through the top to match the
> cable OD, and cinch a tie-wrap around the cord after it is installed.
> Discard the crystal, spring and two contact plates.  The only problem with
> it is that there is no way to prevent anyone from plugging it in 180 degrees
> out from what was intended.  So if one of the two wires is ground, be sure
> to so mark the holder that is now a connector.
>
> Robert Downs
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen
> Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 14:59
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] FT-243 Crystal Plug
>
> Anyone know a source for a 2-pin plug that's compatible with a FT-243
> crystal socket?  I know the standard octal socket pin size and spacing works
> but that's an option of last resort.  Thanks!
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
>
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