[Milsurplus] Wanted X2

[Michael Hanz]

The #6-32 holes are to mount a dust seal, Todd.  It's a rectangular box
with a hole in the front and a felt seal to keep gremlins and dirt out
when the receiver is mounted on the shock mount.  Often discarded, it's
an important part of the receiver case.  Sounds like yours went the way
of the dustbin...

73,
Mike Hanz  KC4TOS

Todd Bigelow - PS wrote:
> 
> I can understand how the connector fits to the shockmount, but the back of
> the receiver cabinet still has a rectangular opening and screw holes, as if
> something more like a cover or plate is missing. I was told that the
> connector was attached to the shockmount *and* the cabinet, so that when the
> screws were loosened and the radio slid out for servicing, the connector and
> cabinet stayed locked to the shockmount. Makes sense, but it still doesn't
> explain the hole on the rear of the cabinet, behind the connector. My
> connector is enclosed and has an aluminium sleeve at the bottom for the
> wires to exit, but nothing to mate up with the opening on the back.