[MRCA] External 24V Vehicular Connector?

[scottjohnson1 at cox.net]

I think a two pin MS connector would probably be the most economical, you
can cover it with a screw cap if you wish, and you can get on with contacts
as big as you need to support the maximum expected current.  I personally
have a two-pin slave receptacle on my shop that is connected to my 28VDC
shop bus, I use it to run my GRC-122A shelter, and my M38A1 FAC Jeep.  When
I had my avionics shop, my bench receptacles  were two conductor 30A twist
locks for DC, and 30A 5 conductor twist locks for 115VAC/400 Hz 3 phase.

 

Scott W7SVJ

 

From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net <mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf
Of W2HX
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2024 09:55
To: k2ajr--- via MRCA <mrca at mailman.qth.net>; Army-Radios at groups.io
Subject: [MRCA] External 24V Vehicular Connector?

 

Hi there. I am doing some radio-related electrical work on my military
vehicle (1986 Land Rover Defender). One thing I want to do is to create an
external connector for 24V to run things like radios outside the vehicle. I
am trying to think of a good panel-mount connector that can be out in the
elements, carry some modest current (maybe max 15A).  At first, I was
thinking of using the NATO slave connector, but that is seriously overkill
and I think I've ruled that out. I also came across this connector, but I'm
not sure what mates with it:

 



 

I'm not sure if anyone knows about this connector and what mates with it,
but It is an interesting option.  Something about it makes me think it might
be for older vehicles? Maybe Korean war vintage? Not sure.

 

And finally, I saw this on ebay, this is an MX-7777B/GRC. And this connector
look like a good idea. The other pic on ebay shows a screw on cover, which
of course I would want. Does anyone know the MS (or Amphenol equivalent) of
this connector? I don't need a whole MX-7777 just to harvest a connector
hihi. It seems pretty easy to get mating connectors on ebay for this
connector which makes it attractive.

 

 



 

Thanks

Eugene

 

 

73 Eugene W2HX
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