[Heath] Heath Octal Sockets/Plugs

[p.nettles]

Wow, thanks for all the responses and education on "octal" connectors. Up until now I thought octa referred to 8. I did know that the originals had to be self made. I just wasn't sure where, & if I could find the original types of connectors. 

You guys are a great bunch of people & a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all very much. Hope to be able to return the favor/help sometime. 


73's
Perry, KF5SMU


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From: Robert Groh <rgroh at swbell.net> 
Date:  
To: Perry Nettles <p.nettles at tx.rr.com> 
Cc: Heathkit <heath at puck.nether.net> 
Subject: Re: [Heath] Heath Octal Sockets/Plugs 
 
Do you mean the 'normal' 11 pin or 8 pin (i.e. what I used to call 'octal') sockets/plugs that seem to be used on so many Heathkit products?  And the covers would be those dome'd metal (typically black) affairs that 'snap' on the socket or plug?  I got some of those some time ago (a year or so) but will have to dig around to find out my information.  I think they are still available.  I'll make a note and look.

73
Bob Groh, WA2CKY

From: Perry Nettles <p.nettles at tx.rr.com>
To: heath at puck.nether.net
Sent: Mon, January 21, 2013 3:39:50 PM
Subject: [Heath] Heath Octal Sockets/Plugs

Hello Fellow Heathites,

I posted this plea for help awhile back with no answers, so thought I'd try again. If there's anyone that can help, I sure would appreciate it.

I'm looking for some accessory connection cords with the octal connectors on them. Specifically, I need to connect an SB-10 SSB adapter to the Apache TX-1. I   have the cable, and have purchased some plugs & sockets from Antique Electronic Supply, but they're generic and I would like to have the original ones with the snap-on covers for each end (male & female), or some hints on how to make some.

Is there anyone who has these, doesn't need them any more, and is willing to sell them? If not, maybe steer me in the direction of someone who may?

Thanks,

Perry
KF5SMU 
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