AR-3000A power connector

[OK2BCK]

Greetings, my AR-3000A needs a new power plug (never got the original one) but the socket seems special. At the moment I am using two separate core-less tube-like ends pulled of a standard PC component power connector. Fits very well actually, but I am not looking forward the day when I will swap them wrong way around. Is there anything else using the same 3-pin connector I can fish it out from? I was thinking of replacing the socket completely but...

Jan

 

[byndhlptom]

AR300a power

A couple of options...

A)I believe that the early 1200-2400 baud hayes modems used the same connector. Find one of the p/s, cut off the connector and splice it in. If I remember correctly, they were in black extruded cases.

B) just remove the AR's factory connector, replace with a standard coaxial connector. Cut up a small piece of aluminum, mount with the two factory mount holes, drill a hole in the middle for the coaxial connector.

I've done both before (several of the Mxxxx series scanners used the same connector (they were made by AOR)

tom

 

[OK2BCK]

Found one of the modems and investigated where is the power supply, then I got it -THANKS!
Yesterday I have finally used it, and also modified radio's antenna connector to Ntype.

 

[dkf435]

Parts for AR3000/A

rfrobins on ebay sell kits with case, controls,knobs, power cable and rear connectors for the AR3000/A radios just keep checking his auctions and they pop up

David

 

[KK4HG]

Found one of the modems and investigated where is the power supply, then I got it -THANKS!
Yesterday I have finally used it, and also modified radio's antenna connector to Ntype.

How difficult was the N connector modification? Did you have to enlarge the chassis hole? I do not recall seeing available a chassis mount N connector that would fit without some drilling...pictures perhaps?

Henry, KK4HG

 

[KK4HG]

Sorry, I am idiot...just saw your earlier post with great pics...thx!

Henry, KK4HG

 

[OK2BCK]

No worries, all I did was removing all the main boards, then wrapping the front panel circuits with piece of plastic and duck tape. To enlarge the connector hole, I have used round file.

Good luck with your modification!

 

[KK4HG]

Thanks, Jan. I am off tomorrrow to find a chassis mount N connector.