Sailor RT144 power lead

[jmnapier]

Hi Folks
I’ve spoken to SES over in Chatham who are the importers for Sailor(or Cobham as they are now)and they have no spares available due to the length of obsolescence. Would anyone have a power lead lying around in their garage or have any clues where else I might look?
many thanks
Jonathan

 

[pvb]

Can't you just hardwire the connections on the back of the socket? Pinout details are here...

Service manual : Sailor RT 144 B Sailor VHF RT144 schematic.jpg, VHF radio manual preview

 

[ithet]

Can't you just hardwire the connections on the back of the socket? Pinout details are here...

Service manual : Sailor RT 144 B Sailor VHF RT144 schematic.jpg, VHF radio manual preview

Another option could be to hardwire a new lead directly to the circuit board, which is lead out through a new grommet hole (or replace the existing socket with a grommet).

 

[prv]

or replace the existing socket with a grommet.

Or indeed a new socket of a suitable type, bought along with its mating connector for the cable.

Pete

 

[jmnapier]

Thanks for that suggestion, I had it in the back of mind if unable to find a lead. And thanks for the manual link too
Cheers

 

[pvb]

Thanks for that suggestion, I had it in the back of mind if unable to find a lead. And thanks for the manual link too

Happy to help!

 

[jmnapier]

Hi again pvb. I had a look at the circuit diagram you posted. Would I be right in thinking that you understand these sort of things? I had noticed on the set that there were 2 bigger pins at the 2 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions and I can see from the diagram that they relate to the +/- posts for the 12 volt connection. Is the circuit diagram going to be from the outside of the set or from the inside, ie which one is which? Many thanks if you know the answer!
all the best
Jonathan

 

[pvb]

The diagram says that 12v negative is connected to the inner chassis. If you check with a meter you'll know which of the pins is the negative one.

 

[jmnapier]

Brilliant. You’re a greater lateral thinker than I....

 

[pvb]

Brilliant. You’re a greater lateral thinker than I....

Tell that to our colonial friends!