[Milsurplus] RA-1B power connector name and source needed

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Actually, the 6-pin male connector on the front of the RA-1 is SO-45.  PL-106 
is a mating female cable connector.  However, I don't have a manual on any 
model of the RA-1 but would be inclined to bet at least a small amount that it 
calls for something other than a PL-106.  PL-106 will work but is a long heavy 
connector with integral steel cable clamp used with SCR-194, SCR-195 and 
SCR-543 (A through C models) as an audio connector.  I'd be more inclined to think 
they would have used the lighter 134 from the GF/RU and GP series (or 
equivalent).  I have more than a dozen of the 134's.  $15.00 each.

Contact number assignment (14 to 19) is the same in both connectors.  If 
there was a Navy 5-digit number assigned to a similar connector, I've never come 
across it.  PL-65 may be an equivalent but the only place I've seen it 
mentioned in that odd-ball adaptor allowing connection of two handsets to a BC-322.  
Never saw the actual adaptor, just a photo.

In a message dated 12/20/2007 11:55:18 PM Central Standard Time, 
kk5f at earthlink.net writes: 
> Jim asked:
> 
> >Anyone know the name for the power connector that fits into
> >the front of an RA-1B?
> 
> The six-pin power (dynamotor) connection on the RA-1B is a PL-106 (pins are 
> labeled 14 to 19).  The only one that I've ever run across is the one on my 
> RA-1J.  The other plug goes to the control box and is a more common PL-63 
> eight-pin connector.
> 
> >Equally important: Where can I get one?
> 
> If Robert/WA5CAB can't help, maybe William Perry Company can.
> 
> >I'm feeding mine from the backup pin jack receptacles on the lower right.
> 
> I've always wondered why they put banana jack power and audio connections on 
> the RA-1 front panel.
> 

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