Travis Jordan wrote:
John N9JG wrote:
I have brought my L-4B linear out of storage, but I have lost the
two prong male VOX plug. Does anyone know where one might be
located and

I think that connector is going to be hard to find.

Since all you really need is a single conductor jack (one side of the
VOX jack is grounded) why not just change the connector out for a
phone jack or something more common?

Found this while Googling....it may help you make a decision about what
to do.

http://www.mail-archive.com/drakelis.../msg02064.html

Those two pin connectors are one of the most "unobtainium" items in the
4 Line. Even Drake gave up on them, and offered a small metal plate with
an RCA phono jack on it and two holes that matched the mounting screws
for the two pin connector. The pins are spaced 0.350" c-c.

If I didn't have one, I'd seriously consider doing the modification with
an RCA Phono jack like Drake did. And I'm one of the worst when it comes
to preaching the "keep it original" mantra...

Once in a great while one of the two pin connectors will show up on E*
for an exorbitant price. The last one I saw a few years ago went for
over $20...

The pins are 0.093" in diameter. Some have made a connector from #11
solid copper wire. Various schemes have been tried with plastic and/or
epoxy to build up a connector body around the two pieces of wire. #11
wire is 0.0907", and tinning it with solder should make it just about
right. I would tin it to ward off corrosion. Unfortunately, #11 is NOT a
common size (to say the least!). #10 is 0.1019", which is a little
large, and is probably what the "plug builders" used. I don't know if
that is large enough to damage the female connector or not. The pins are
spaced 0.350" c-c. A better choice might be some 3/32" dia (0.0937)
brass tubing from the hobby shop. It would give a more reliable
electrical connection to the wire. Think that's what I'd do.

73, Garey - K4OAH