A lot of collectors avoid overseas radio equipment as the
connectors are often very scarce and expensive. The British R1155
uses standard "Jones" type connectors and it is very easy to
fabricate matching connections. Unfortunately a lot of hams destroy
the set by removing the Jones connectors and installing their own,
I have even seen an SO-239 installed on an aluminum plate and
binding posts utilized for power. Removing the Jones connectors
illuminates the possible use of a LR indicator, loop antenna, and
not to mention the radio now looks like krap.
An interesting question is did the British have license from "Cinch
Jones" to manufacture or copy the connectors? Or did we send the
connectors to the British?
Z

