[Milsurplus] Need Power plug for BC-342

Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:18:07 EDT

Phil,

First, the AC input connector in the RA-20 Rectifier Power Supply is a 
standard two-pin male AC connector.  Except that it is recessed and the ID of the 
connector shell is the problem.  Years ago there were a lot of molded AC 
extension cords made that worked fine.  Today, most two-wire AC cord sockets that you 
can still buy are too large in diameter to go into the shell.  However, 
someone still makes two-wire extension cords with the female contacts on the end of 
the plug instead of on the sides.  May not be stocked by most hardware stores 
but some of the Ace chain are run by people who are willing to special order 
items, and their catalog has the cord in it.  The female connector has two 
molded ears sticking out.  These are easily cut off with a good knife and cutting 
board.  I haven't found a source for the original Hubbel connector.

The coaxial antenna connector is an odd flat contact one, similar to one 
sometimes used for crystal microphones and other audio applications, plus some 
Eico test equipment.  But slightly larger.  Very hard to find.  I can't recall 
ever seeing anything else that it was used on.  However, most of the BC-342's 
also have a spring-loaded binding post which you can use.  

If this were a BC-312 (dynamotor powered), you would need the PL-114 
connector for the front.  However, unless you are putting together something like the 
SCR-399/499-A. you don't really need the connector for a BC-342.

In a message dated 4/29/2004 1:49:38 PM Central Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes: 
> But something I'm sure I'll need (after I overhaul and re-cap it) is a 
> power
> cord or at least the plug to fit this critter.  The manual says the socket
> on the radio is a P/N 6Z7589, Connector, male contact, 2 rectangular
> parallel contacts. (sounds almost like an AC power plug).  What I will need
> is the female plug that fits into this socket. (power cord P/N is CD-370).
> I'd like the original type plug as I don't wish to jury rig something.
> 
> If you have one you'd be willing to part with, please let me know your
> asking price shipped to California (95348).
> 
> QUESTION 1:  What kind of coax antenna connector does this set use?  This is
> apparently an early model as it also has the noise antenna input.
> 
> QUESTION 2:Is there a source for that large connector on the front panel and
> would I really have any need for one?
> 

73
Robert Downs - Houston
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