[Collins] R-390/A help

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

Then there's the GC Electronics tongs, part number 5092 in the current 
catalog page:
http://www.gcelectronics.com/order/SubCatPDF/new%20Specialty%20tools%20398-400%20402-407.pdf

But hard to find. One seller on line has no stock but a great price.

The coated spark plug connector pliers is the closest and can be used 
gently.

73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association

On 12/20/2011 12:43 PM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
> Like:
> http://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-168Q-Change-Pulling-1-Inch/dp/B0018LSY80/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1324405680&sr=8-13
> Rated to work down to 3/4". Amazon has 1800 based on hits from a search
> "pulling grip" with prices in the first 146 up to 30 times the price of
> this one. 7 pin miniature tubes are 3/4" diameter, 9 pin are 7/8" diameter.
>
> 73, Jerry, K0CQ, technical Adviser to the Collins Radio Association
>
> On 12/20/2011 12:16 PM, Bob and Sue Jefferis wrote:
>> Actually, I think you can find something very close to the original idea. Check Kellems '"pulling grips". They are available in wire mesh and fiber mesh varieties, many sizes. I believe these Chinese finger puzzle gadgets are made by other manufacturer's as well. I used to use them for pulling coax into telemetry receiving sites.
>>
>> The down side will probably be cost or availability unless you are good buddies with an industrial electrician or a cable system pole monkey.
>>
>> 73, Bob, KF6BC
>> On Dec 20, 2011, at 9:04 AM, L D Ritta wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks for the idea but for my application it will not work, there is very
>>> little room around the tube.
>>> I removed one tube but had to break it to remove it, no good if I want to
>>> test the tube. Hi hi
>>> 73's Lee
>>>
>>>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Collins mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/collins
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Collins at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>