[Hallicrafters] 11 Pin Connectors

[vintage_hallicrafters at juno.com]

I wondered how long it would be before someone asked the question about
the proper name for this connector.  The name octal is not a proper term,
because it refers to a device with 8 contacts. My research shows that
this is one of the Amphenol line of "Keyed Circular Connectors" that were
offered from 7-13 pins in it's life time.  I have a slightly outdated
Amphenol Connector Catalog that still shows them in the standard product
line. Just calling them an 11 pin connector would probably the most
correct description, and since they are of the same style as the 8 pin
variety, most of us incorrectly call them all "Octal", "But thanks for
asking".

73, David
W6MKA since 1961 ex W9CTJ/W9MIT/W0IHR/G5WDD
Trustee-W4ORO Central Virginia Oldtime Radio Operators
Vintage Receivers: Hallicrafters SX-62A/R42, SX-101A, RME DB-23
Vintage Transmitters: Hallicrafters HT-32B, National NCX-5
OOTC 4001, QCWA 24651, AMI 1305, AWA


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