BCD436HP/BCD536HP: GPS Mini Plug Part Number and Source

[DaleHCook]

Does anyone have a part number and source for the mini plug used for GPS on the BCD436HP? I am retired and can afford only one quality scanner, so I use my BCD436HP in the car with a custom-built stand and my Garmin E-Trex Legend GPS; in the house with a duplicate custom-built-stand; and (rarely) as a hand-held. The mini GPS plug in the car gets connected and unconnected frequently, and the mini plug on the DB9 cable get flaky after several months - I am getting tired of buying those cables. If I can find a source for the mini plugs I can refit them myself as I am a retired broadcast chief engineer. Actually, if I can find a source for the plugs I will fit them directly to the Garmin cable in place of its DB9 and eliminate the adapter cable.

 

[dave3825]

When you do this, could you post photos as you go?

Thanks

 

[KF4JYE]

Mouser Electronics has the connector you need:
MQ172X-4SA-CV(30) Hirose Connector | Mouser

If you need to ever need to replace the board connector on your 436, here's what you need:
MQ172X-4PA(30) Hirose Connector | Mouser

 

[dkf435]

$4.99 for 3 here if you do not have enough for an order at Mouser
(3) Hirose Elec. MQ172X-4PA(66) 4POS SMT Conn., Recept. | eBay


David