[time-nuts] Connector options for HP10811A?

[Robert DiRosario]

I just ordered some from Mouser in November, this is it:

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/587-305-50-030

They list 41 in stock, for 1 to 9 the price is $8.43

Robert


On 04/08/2020 09:39 PM, Frank O'Donnell 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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