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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 4:29:06 PM on 11 March 2019.
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I need the external antenna baynet connector to suit 60's AWA Transistor Radios also they fitted the Ferris radios.
I assume they would use a 50 ohm coax. Please let me know if this is incorrect. I thought the baynet end of a small lamp would fit however they are larger in diameter.
Regards Jimb.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 6:06:36 PM on 11 March 2019.
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 GTC
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I'm trying to picture the connector you are referring to. When it's a bayonet type I usually think of BNC. When you say Ferris do you mean car radios? If so, car radios usually have Motorola type antenna sockets on them.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 6:35:12 PM on 11 March 2019.
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Hi GTC.
No not BNC or Motorola type.
Picture a small panel lamp globe as used in old car instrument panels the bayonet end is almost exactly the right size unfortunately just a little too large. I need it for the AWA B42 and AWA 208P. The Ferris I was referring to was the car portable it had a 9 volt battery.
Regards Jimb


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 6:45:31 PM on 11 March 2019.
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I'm looking at the B42 photos on the RM site but cannot see the socket you refer to.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 8:58:47 PM on 11 March 2019.
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Pretty confident I have seen them on sets. I get the occasional car radio. for repair. May even have a vintage one with one on it? It was a very similar bayonet to some fuse holders.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 3:29:38 AM on 12 March 2019.
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Thanks GTC and Marcc.
Marcc, now you mention it you are right some of the old metal fuse holders did use them on the top end.
Regards Jimb.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 6:37:35 AM on 14 March 2019.
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Correct Jimb.
If you are able to find one of the metal in-line 3 AG fuse holders, the short end is a perfect fit.
I believe that I still have a couple around somewhere.

Wayne.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 10:54:21 AM on 14 March 2019.
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Hello Wayne.
A kind forum member is sending me one I am not sure of his username. He reponded by email.
He may not want his name mentioned.
Regards Jimb


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 11:23:08 AM on 14 March 2019.
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Please post a photo. I still can't recall having seen one -- I don't deal with transistor radios very often.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 10 · Written at 12:08:07 PM on 14 March 2019.
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I am in Melbourne for the F1 Grand Prix at the moment.
I will send in photos when I get home.


Regards

Wayne.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 11 · Written at 8:35:28 AM on 21 March 2019.
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It might pay to measure & report the diameter?

Marc


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 12 · Written at 4:13:39 PM on 21 March 2019.
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Thank you all very much for your input.
I received today the right connector. Thank you very much Leigh.
Kind regards Jim.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 13 · Written at 4:25:44 PM on 21 March 2019.
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Hello Marcc.
Thank you for all your input.
Leigh kindly sent me the correct connector. I appreciate you are always willing to help.
Kind regards Jim. Jimb.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 14 · Written at 4:50:28 PM on 21 March 2019.
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I received today the right connector.

Good to know. Could we possibly have a photo for posterity?


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 15 · Written at 5:20:20 PM on 21 March 2019.
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Hi GTC.
I will have a go.
Regards Jim


 
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