[time-nuts] Connector options for HP10811A?...

[Graham / KE9H]

A connector which works well for connecting to the HP10811 is in stock at
Mouser, which is open and shipping.

Mouser #: 587-306-52-015
Mfr. #: 306-015-520-102
Mfr.: EDAC
Description: Standard Card Edge Connectors 15P SOLDER TAIL CENTER SPACE
Price Quantity 1: $11.47
--- Graham



On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 9:46 PM Burt I. Weiner <biwa at att.net> wrote:

> Frank,
>
> Can you send me a picture of the connector?
>
> Are you familiar with APEX (Surplus) Electronics in Sun Valley.  The
> sometimes have unusual connectors.  The problem is, you may have to
> look through the place for it.  The good news is that they can tell
> you where to start looking.
>
> me
>
>
>
> At 06:39 PM 4/8/2020, you wrote:
> >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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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