[time-nuts] Connector options for HP10811A?

[Frank O'Donnell]

I recently bought an HP10811A oscillator on eBay, only belatedly 
realizing that it's designed to interface to a 15-contact connector that 
the manual identifies as a CINCH 250-15-30-210 or equivalent.

A search turns up a vendor in Massachusetts called BMI Surplus Inc., 
that appears to have these in stock in new condition at a minimal price. 
The only hitch is that BMI's website says they're closed down due to 
COVID-19 and will not process any orders until their state government 
authorizes businesses to return. (And at this point, it's anyone's guess 
when that will be.)

To get going with the oscillator, it occurs to me that I could rig up a 
few small alligator clips and use them on the required contacts for the 
time being. Any other thoughts or suggestions on how to work this? By 
any chance are there other known sources for the right size of connector 
that might be operating right now?

Thanks much,

Frank O'Donnell
South Pasadena, California