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

[Mike Morrow]

Robert wrote:

>Actually, the 6-pin male connector on the front of the RA-1 is SO-45.
>PL-106 is a mating female cable connector.

My original posting intended that the connector was a six-pin connection, without stating which side of the connection had the pins or which side accomodated the pins.

>However, I don't have a manual on any model of the RA-1...

I have an original, dated 1938, with a July 1944 service bulletin in it.  A similar good pdf copy is at BAMA.

>but would be inclined to bet at least a small amount that it 
>calls for something other than a PL-106.

Thw manual does not give information about the cable plugs except a Bendix part number B7545-1 ("six-prong, 90 degree, female, 0.655 wire hole").

>PL-106 will work but is a long heavy connector with integral steel 
>cable clamp...

A PL-106 was on my RA-1J when I got it, but no doubt the PL-134 you mention would actually be better, and better match the pictures in the manual.

>I have more than a dozen of the 134's.  $15.00 each.

Please hold one of those PL-134 connectors for me.

Mike / KK5F