[Hallicrafters] 2 wire to 3 wire mod.

[Rich Oliver]

I am not a fan of the grommet and tie wrap method.  The problem is that 
it is difficult to secure the tie wrap enough to prevent slippage, plus 
there is nothing to prevent cable rotation.  In those situations I 
prefer to use hot glue liberally on the inside of the chassis.  It 
secures the cord much better and is easy to remove.  Just grab the hot 
glue with pliers and twist and it cracks right off.

I have not actually done this to radios much but find it an effective 
technique in my job where I take care of electronics for astronomers. 
Sooner or later some astronomer will have any given piece of gear 
dangling from the telescope by the power cord.  Count on it.

73, Rich, KC9GQ

Craig Roberts wrote:
> Regarding installing strain reliefs, Roy Morgan wrote:
> 
> "There is a special tool for that..."
> 
> Yup -- and Mouser sells it.  Go to their website and search "strain 
> relief". It'll take you to page 1246 of their catalog which lists a 
> variety of strain relief doodads and special pliers for installing 
> them.  Oh -- by the way -- the tool costs over 50 bucks!  I use regular 
> slip joint pliers with heat shrink tubing cushions on the jaws. 
> Electrical tape works, too, to keep from marring the plastic strain 
> relief. I think the strain relief looks a lot nicer and works better 
> than the cable tie/grommet solution.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Craig
> W3CRR