[R-390] Minibnc connectors

[Chris Farley via R-390]

Before somebody buys the wrong thing, I just want to clarify a detail-  These are NOT "mini-BNC" connectors, which do exist and are readily available.  The connectors used are simply called "miniature bayonette", or "MB" connectors.  They are NOT the same, nor compatible with each other.  

I spent quite a bit of time digging for these things a while back, and basically you're not going to find new ones from any dealer unless you want to spend A) more than the whole receiver is worth, or B) buy NOS from a surplus dealer.  Even then the prices were insane for the most part.  I found ONE surplus dealer who was willing to work with me on their tarnished NOS stock, but didn't feel the rather large investment required was worthwhile.  


IMHO just rebuild your original ones, it will save you time and be less aggravating in the long run.  If you have a missing or broken one, I do have just a few 90° spares.  


Regards, 
Chris kc9ieq



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 From: Bill Guyger via R-390 <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
To: Pete Lancashire <pete at petelancashire.com>; Bill Riches <bill.riches at verizon.net> 
Cc: r390 reflector <r-390 at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Minibnc connectors
 

Fair Radio has Mini BNC's on their website. As usual they're a bit high, but they do have some. But as someone else noted the connectors can be re-used.

Bill AD5OL 


On Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:50 AM, Pete Lancashire <pete at petelancashire.com> wrote:
  


Automated connector is a DOD parts supplier. One of hundreds from
around the country. They can not sell an item for less then what they
currently have on record to the DOD. You make a lot of money on
selling replacement parts to the DOD but it is very easy to get
trapped. The orders at $1,500 each stop coming in and you either scrap
them or if thats is you whole business, you fold up.

-pete

On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 4:36 AM, Bill Riches <bill.riches at verizon.net> wrote:
> Interesting quote:
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> I was seeing if the small coax connectors were available for our R-390A
> receivers.  Here is what I found:
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> Hi,
> We are pleased to quote to you as follows:
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> Automatic Connector PN : RFL0701-847 (M1)
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> IAW : 2615078 Rev. --
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> 10 pcs @ 1,504.30 each
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> 90 day delivery
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> Regards,
> Ashlee Flower
> Automatic Connector
> 375 Oser Avenue
> Hauppauge, New York 11788-3607
> (631) 543-5000 Phone
> (631) 543-5107 Fax
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> How many do you want???!!!
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> 73,
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> Bill, WA2DVU
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> Cape May
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