Craig scanner AC power cord

[GROL]

I have an old Craig 4250A scanner. I have misplaced the AC power cord. It is an older type two prong plug in cord that is a bit smaller than 2 prong cords for newer electronics. Some of you may remember the type which is apparently no longer made. They are rectangular with smaller round pins. They have a small groove on one side. Many portable radios back in the 70's used the same cord. I have found only one on eBay that looks like it is the same type but the seller wants about $18 plus shipping. Has anyone seen these available elsewhere?

 

[cmjonesinc]

Similar to this? Might need to measure your pin spacing to know for sure.

6ft 20awg small appliance/shaver/sony/square Power Cord/Cable/Wire 2pin plug {bd | eBay

From center of pin hole to center of another pin hole: 7.5mm. The pin spacing (approximate because I'm holding a digital caliper to the end of the cable holes) 20awg/gauge version (thinner wire) with thinner blades.

www.ebay.com

 

[GROL]

Similar to this? Might need to measure your pin spacing to know for sure.

6ft 20awg small appliance/shaver/sony/square Power Cord/Cable/Wire 2pin plug {bd | eBay

From center of pin hole to center of another pin hole: 7.5mm. The pin spacing (approximate because I'm holding a digital caliper to the end of the cable holes) 20awg/gauge version (thinner wire) with thinner blades.

www.ebay.com

I did not find that one. It is similar. I will check the measurements. Thanks!

 

[6079smithw]

Can you upload a picture of the socket?

 

[GROL]

Here is a photo. These sockets have a switch in them that is activated when the AC cord is plugged in to disconnect a DC supply. Batteries or an external DC source. You can see the plunger in the top of the socket and the bump on the bottom is a key for the groove on the AC cord plug.

 

[GROL]

Similar to this? Might need to measure your pin spacing to know for sure.

6ft 20awg small appliance/shaver/sony/square Power Cord/Cable/Wire 2pin plug {bd | eBay

From center of pin hole to center of another pin hole: 7.5mm. The pin spacing (approximate because I'm holding a digital caliper to the end of the cable holes) 20awg/gauge version (thinner wire) with thinner blades.

www.ebay.com

The pin spacing is 0.25 inches or 6.35 mm. Inner dimensions of the socket are 0.25 x 0.54 inches, or 6.35 x 14 mm. The cord in that eBay listing may work. It is certainly cheap enough so I will try one. I figure eventually I will find an exact cord. I think this listing is the exact cord but overly priced. Vintage Tandy AC Power Cord 2 Prong With Notch Non Polarized | eBay

 

[cmjonesinc]

The pin spacing is 0.25 inches or 6.35 mm. Inner dimensions of the socket are 0.25 x 0.54 inches, or 6.35 x 14 mm. The cord in that eBay listing may work. It is certainly cheap enough so I will try one. I figure eventually I will find an exact cord. I think this listing is the exact cord but overly priced. Vintage Tandy AC Power Cord 2 Prong With Notch Non Polarized | eBay

It definitely looks close and certainly better than $18 plus shipping. Hopefully it works for you.

 

[GROL]

Similar to this? Might need to measure your pin spacing to know for sure.

6ft 20awg small appliance/shaver/sony/square Power Cord/Cable/Wire 2pin plug {bd | eBay

From center of pin hole to center of another pin hole: 7.5mm. The pin spacing (approximate because I'm holding a digital caliper to the end of the cable holes) 20awg/gauge version (thinner wire) with thinner blades.

www.ebay.com

This power cord works. Received it yesterday. It fits and connects properly with the pins in the socket. Thanks for finding it.

 

[cmjonesinc]

Glad it worked out for you!

 

[6079smithw]

This power cord works. Received it yesterday. It fits and connects properly with the pins in the socket. Thanks for finding it

Sensible price too!

 

[KV4PM]

Wow, that was a trip down memory lane! My first scanner was an 8-channel Craig like shown in the attached. Circa 1976. That and a Realistic shortwave started my fascination with radio that hasn't faded over the course of 45+ years.