Need power cord for Realistic TRC-46 cb radio

[Bobcat250]

Recently acquired a Realistic TRC-46 ssb cb radio which I am in need of a power cord for. Instead of having a normal three prong AC type cord, It has a very strange six pin type connector (see attached image) which I suppose hooked up to a DC power source. I searched the Internet and so far have come up empty. Any help or links that could provide me a source for one would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[WSAC829]

To me, and according to the etching on the back plate, it looks like the top 2 pins are for an AC connection, and the bottom 4 are for a DC connection. I’d just pull the case off the radio and look inside. It should then be pretty be easy to tell what pins & wires are 12v and whats 110v. Once you figure that out you could jumper or solder in your own power cords for testing or permanent use if you cant find the OEM cord/cords.

 

[kc2asb]

The TRC-46 was nice, early AM/SSB rig. It appears to be a mobile rig, but yet it has rubber feet and an AC transformer like a base, which is a bit unusual.

Depending on the pin spacing, another option might be to use a generic AC power cord such as this one. They are readily available on Ebay and elsewhere, usually under $10.

 

[Bobcat250]

The TRC-46 was nice, early AM/SSB rig. It appears to be a mobile rig, but yet it has rubber feet and an AC transformer like a base, which is a bit unusual.

Depending on the pin spacing, another option might be to use a generic AC power cord such as this one. They are readily available on Ebay and elsewhere, usually under $10.

Thanks! That’s a great idea. I’ll give it a try. I actually do have to try to dig up one of those AC cords as I have another one that may be bad and needs to be tested. Much appreciated!

To me, and according to the etching on the back plate, it looks like the top 2 pins are for an AC connection, and the bottom 4 are for a DC connection. I’d just pull the case off the radio and look inside. It should then be pretty be easy to tell what pins & wires are 12v and whats 110v. Once you figure that out you could jumper or solder in your own power cords for testing or permanent use if you cant find the OEM cord/cords.

Good point! That’s something I’m going to have to give a try. I really hoped this was more of a standard type connector. It seems every time I pick up something I’ve been looking for It always seems to have some sort of proprietary connector that I could never find the correct connection for. Very frustrating! Many thanks for your quick response!

 

[wtp]

for myself i called the cord a razor cord.
you might have to split it with a razor blade, and if too big, compress the sides with pliers.

 

[elk4us]

I have that plug but am looking for the 110v version of this. The ac cord I have is very old and worn. So I can use the dc if I don’t have it. It’s for a trc23c base radio.