3.5mm threaded plug source?

rdmahurin · Post by **rdmahurin** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:35 am

Many places have the leads for the VISAR with these connectors attached, but does anyone seel just the connector?

I'd prefer a shielded one like the Switchcraft plugs, but any will do in a pinch. I would assume the side connector is only available through Motorola (?), if it is available at all.

Thanks in advance.

1motoman · Post by **1motoman** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 7:20 pm

I hate to say it, but Radio Shack has 3.5mm power plugs - not the best (not even close) but will work in a pinch.

JOHN 1807 · Post by **JOHN 1807** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 7:40 pm

NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WRONG ANSWER

Rat shack does NOT carry anything that will work on a visar. They MUST be THREADED plugs or it will NOT have proper contact----rat shack does not carry such an item. (or anything else of value exept maybe for their answers to your deepest,darkest questions)

rdmahurin · Post by **rdmahurin** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:47 am

I have plenty of old pre-molded VISAR surveilance kits with the 3.5mm threaded plugs on them, but what I need is just the bare connector that I can solder to my own cables.

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 1:28 am

Try TwitCo Dist. in New Hampshire.

http://www.twitco.com

That's where I get them.

rdmahurin · Post by **rdmahurin** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 6:12 am

Thanks, Will. I shot them an e-mail.

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 7:03 am

Radio Shack you've got questions-we've got batteries

SlimBob · Post by **SlimBob** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 8:08 am

Eric wrote:Radio Shack you've got questions-we've got batteries

This line needs a thread in The Lounge.

rdmahurin · Post by **rdmahurin** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:46 am

Twitco has these connectors for $2.50 each. They also do custom assemblies if you need something special.

I always come here to the Batlabs board first with my two-way problems, and rarely come away without a viable solution. Hats off to all of you.

Nand · Post by **Nand** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 11:37 am

Or you can get it from Motorola partnumber 2805101W01 (3.5 mm threaded plug). You will need to supply your own molding.

Nand.

ricciticcitembo · Post by **ricciticcitembo** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:45 pm

C'mon you are joking right? I mean how many people have a plastic
mold machine handy ? And pray tell exactly what does this wonderous
authentic plug with no screw on cap cost?

How would you make a mold for it anyway?
I would try masking tape and some Epoxy, that's my best guess?

Or just send it back to China, and get them to "Professionally" install
it.

The plastic melts very easily too I bet, from the obvious lack of teflon
or delrin...... Those are the worst too. As soon as you solder it, It is
now defective. Sorry, but I can't stand those types of plugs. Seen 'em
too many times before. And those at least had a threaded shell.

That plug is completely worthless IMHO. Especially because it MELTS.

And no Offense intended Nand. I'm just throwing in my 2 pennies
on a substandard plug, that you can't get easily on purpose by design.

Nand · Post by **Nand** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 7:05 pm

The plastic is designed to stay solid below 590 F. So soldering is not a problem when using a 550 F iron.

For the shell you may have to be a bit creative with either epoxy or hot wax and shrink tubing perhaps or silicone molding compound.

Nand.

ricciticcitembo · Post by **ricciticcitembo** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 9:14 pm

Thank you very much for the correct Temperature. Now that you told
me that, hopefully in the future I won't melt anymore of these plugs.

Mike in CT · Post by **Mike in CT** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 3:24 pm

you got questions, we got cellphones...

Mike in CT
KM1R

3.5mm threaded plug source?

3.5mm threaded plug source?

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