[Collins] Re: Blue bakelite connector for Collins radios

[David Knepper]

Mr. Lee , perhaps, someone, other than myself,  can offer a definitive
answer to your query.

Can anyone respond to Mr. Lee's question.  I would be only speculating as to
the differences in voltage rating between the types of sockets that Amphenol
produced.  Of course, there must have been a reason for Colins using the
blue sockets or plugs rather than another type.  The blue sockets were
described by Amphenol as "special" - they certainly were attractive, if you
will.  In all the hamfests that I have attended, the blue sockets are
conspicuously absent from the tables.

Dr. Jerry, can you answer this question, please.

Thank you.

Dave, W3ST
Secretary to the Collins Radio Association
Publisher of the Collins Journal
www.collinsra.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Yong Surk Lee" <yonglee@yonsei.ac.kr>
To: "David Knepper" <cra@floodcity.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 2:58 AM
Subject: Blue bakelite connector for Collins radios


> Hello;
>      I am a member of Collins reflector but  I cannot post because
> the management blocked all emails from Korea. They say there are too many
> spam emails from Korea. So I am send my question to you. I appreciate if
you
> answer this question or if you post this for me.
>     Collins equipments like M-2 or s-line use blue bakelite power
connectors
> and their center guide pins often break while connecting or disconnecting
the
> connectors. Is there any problem if the broken blue connector is replaced
with a
> black one? Black Amphenol connectors are available, so I want to replace
the
> broken blue one with a black one.  Long time ago someone was suggesting
> the blue and black ones may have different in voltage ratings. Would
anybody
> can clarify this?
> de HL1FB(WW6N)
>