SB200 RCA Panel Mount Female

[KM5XK]

Anyone have a source for the RCA connectors on the rear of a SB200?  I need all of them.

Thanks
Don, KM5XK

[KI4VEO]

Radio Shack should be convenient:  http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103224

[KM5XK]

Thanks for the info.  I have that type now and am looking for the original ones with two "ears"and are mounted with two screws each.  I think they are old style and probably are difficult to locate. 

The ones Radio Shack has are difficult to mount in the original mounting holes. I suppose I could drill new holes in the panel but was trying to keep it "stock".

KM5XK

[AD7VB]

Maybe this is what you are looking for? http://www.onlinecomponents.com/switchcraft_3501f.html?p=12318988

Try a search on google for switchcraft 3501f. it appears that switchcraft no longer makes them so get it while you can.

Todd
AD7VB

 

[KM5XK]

That's close.   I think it is important that the insulator material is ceramic since it carries RF. 

I will look at Switchcraft tomorrow and see if I can find a exact replacement for mine.

Thanks for the effort and for sending the link.  I appreciate it.

Don, KM5XK

[KI4VEO]

Surplus Sales:  http://www.surplussales.com/Connectors/RCA-1.html

This ceramic two ear lug type was used by Collins, too.

[AH6RR]

I used the Radio Shack ones on my SB220 I just used stainless washers for them to fit the holes in the amp. Since they are not used for RF they are just fine.

Roland AH6RR

[KM5XK]

AH6RR,

I am not very familiar with Heath amps but my SB200 has 3 RCA jacks on the lower rear panel.  "RF In" from the xcvr, "ANT RLY" and "ALC".  They are all the ceramic type and the insulators are cracked.  I was thinking of replacing all of them since I will have the amp apart.  I tried the two washer set up with a newer type connector and it was o.k. but not as rigid as I would like it to be.

Thanks

KM5XK

[KM5XK]

Ki4VEO

Bingo!!

The Collins jack is exactly the one that is installed in my panel.  I will order 3 this morning.  I had searched DigiKey, Mouser and Radio Shack with no joy.  I even have the DigiKey door-stop of a catalog and it must have every connector made today but not the one I was looking for.  I suppose the maker is long gone as are the manufacturers that used this type of jack.

Thanks for sending along the link--it sure made it easy to order the parts.

Don, KM5XK

[AH6RR]

AH6RR,

I am not very familiar with Heath amps but my SB200 has 3 RCA jacks on the lower rear panel.  "RF In" from the xcvr, "ANT RLY" and "ALC".  They are all the ceramic type and the insulators are cracked.  I was thinking of replacing all of them since I will have the amp apart.  I tried the two washer set up with a newer type connector and it was o.k. but not as rigid as I would like it to be.

Thanks

KM5XK

I have worked on only 2 SB200's and I guess they were modified because they had BNC connectors for the RF in. The Collins RCA connectors should be fine as long as the male RCA plug has a long enough pin.
Roland AH6RR

[KI4VEO]

Ki4VEO

Bingo!!

The Collins jack is exactly the one that is installed in my panel.  I will order 3 this morning.  I had searched DigiKey, Mouser and Radio Shack with no joy.  I even have the DigiKey door-stop of a catalog and it must have every connector made today but not the one I was looking for.  I suppose the maker is long gone as are the manufacturers that used this type of jack.

Thanks for sending along the link--it sure made it easy to order the parts.

Don, KM5XK

After you described the RCA connector I knew just where to find 'em.  Surplus Sales isn't cheap but they have a good selection of OEM boatanchor parts.  Bookmark the web site for future reference.

Sometimes you can find stuff like this at Fair Radio Sales: http://www.fairradio.com/

[KM5XK]

AH6RR

I think the connectors you saw were probably upgraded.  I thought about installing a SO239 but the space is quite limited there and the relay is real close so depth is also a problem.  I decided to stick with the original design. (Even paying premium prices for the RCA connectors I saved about $2,990 since I was considering a new Tokyo Hy Power amp. HI HI) This way I can defer that for awhile.

73 All,

KM5XK

[NK6Q]

I also acquired an old SB-200 recently, and the rear RCA jacks looked pretty crumbly, so I was thinking about replacing them.  Coincidentally this thread came right on time.

I've already ordered three replacement jacks.  Thanks to KI4VEO for clueing us onto Surplus Sales.

Bill in Pasadena

[KM5XK]

I second that.  KI4VEO should be getting a kick-back from Surplus Sales if this trend keeps up. 

KM5XK

[KI4VEO]

Just trying to help out the restoration buffs when I can.

I keep a bookmark list of old parts locations and consult them as necessary.

Have fun fellows...and keep the old rigs on the air.

Howard