[R-390] R-390 J-104

[Roy Morgan]

At 10:03 PM 12/15/03 -0500, "Patrick" <brookbank@triad.rr.com> wrote:
>Looking for a J-104 connector. This is the power connector on the back of 
>the R-390. Does anyone have a spare that would like to sell?

Pat,

If you mean the chassis mounted connector that is part of the radio, that 
is an integral part of the line filter. You will have to dis-assemble the 
line filter to get the old one out if it is still there.  Or if it is 
missing, very likely the line filter is also gone.   No doubt removed by 
some fool who thought the bypass caps were "leaking" when in fact they were 
not.  (Half the line voltage on your chassis means the thing is 
not  properly grounded, it does not mean that the caps are leaking.)

One reasonable alternative is to make up a small metal plate to mount a 
common IEC "computer type" power receptacle that has RF filtering built in 
if you want it.  It can mount with the same holes used for the original 
line filter so if you ever find a filter complete, you can retro fit the 
original part.

If you  mean the cord mounted connector that plugs into the radio, that is 
a different thing.  Be careful because there are VERY similar looking 
connectors that will NOT work. Important points are the number and sex of 
contacts, and especially the sex of the central locking screw. It needs to 
be either male or female to mate correctly with the connector on the line 
filter..  make sure you know which is which if you should run into a 
connector at a hamfest.  I have about 4 I bought that are the wrong kind.. 
heheh

In any case, the place to ask for these, either a compatible separate 
chassis mount connector or the line cord mounted one is:

> >William Perry Company
> >92 Beechwood Rd. (Rear)
> >Louisville, KY 40207
> >502-893-8724
>No web site that I know of.
>Email reported 7/03:  wmperry@covad.net
>
>
>You call him or send him a note.
>Then you wait a few days and in your mail box will show up the right 
>connectors.
>Then you send him a check.. Simple.
>
>"The William Perry Company is a wholesale electronic surplus company 
>located in Louisville, KY.  We are a family owned and operated business 
>that has been around for over 35 years.  We specialize in wholesale 
>electronic surplus, scrap metal, resistors, military connectors and 
>commercial connectors.  Connector manufacturers include:  Amphenol, 
>Bendix, Cannon, Burndy, Cinch and Winchester.<BR><BR>Available series 
>types in inventory:<BR><BR>MS3110, MS3112, MS3116, MS3120, MS3122, MS3126, 
>MS3102A, MS3106A, MS3106B, MS3102E, MS3106E, MS3108E, PT-BT-KPT, 
>PTSE-BTSE-KPSE, 97 A/B, CA E/R, D-SUB, STANDARD K, 17, 26, 57, 67, 165 and 
>48 series, dust caps, bushings, cable clamps, contacts, co-axels, strain 
>reliefs, tools and much more!
>
>We can be reached with orders or inquiries at 502-893-8724 or fax number- 
>502-893-9220.  We are located at 702 Beechwood Road, Louisville, Kentucky 
>40207."


Roy

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