I am trying to rebuild a Heathkit Ig-102 Signal Generator. I want to also replace the connectors to BNC. I believe the old one's are TNC?.
Can anyone direct me to a place/link to get the appropriate one's, are they male/Female etc. The appropriate lead connection will follow.
Thank you,
vinny A.
:I am trying to rebuild a Heathkit Ig-102 Signal Generator. I want to also replace the connectors to BNC. I believe the old one's are TNC?.
:Can anyone direct me to a place/link to get the appropriate one's, are they male/Female etc. The appropriate lead connection will follow.
:Thank you,
:vinny A.
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Why not just get a TNC to BNC adapter? If not, then Digikey, Mouser, Allied, Newark is a good source for connectors.
Ralph
::Greetings,
::I am trying to rebuild a Heathkit Ig-102 Signal Generator. I want to also replace the connectors to BNC. I believe the old one's are TNC?.
::Can anyone direct me to a place/link to get the appropriate one's, are they male/Female etc. The appropriate lead connection will follow.
::Thank you,
::vinny A.
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I have to restore this old thing anyway, I am a bit confused because there are so many products out there.
The original tnc (?) connector has a flat surface with threads on the outside and a contact point in the middle of the front flush surface. I also want to match the connector with the appropriate leed connection.
My question is what kind of BNC connector would I use Male/female? to be mounted on the face of the generator? I also want to solder the wire to the rear of it. It's an IG-102.
Thank you,
Vinny A.
:Hi Vinny,
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:Why not just get a TNC to BNC adapter? If not, then Digikey, Mouser, Allied, Newark is a good source for connectors.
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:::Greetings,
:::I am trying to rebuild a Heathkit Ig-102 Signal Generator. I want to also replace the connectors to BNC. I believe the old one's are TNC?.
:::Can anyone direct me to a place/link to get the appropriate one's, are they male/Female etc. The appropriate lead connection will follow.
:::Thank you,
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And this . . . . being the female connector that was on the original shielded test cable(s) : |
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:Why not just get a TNC to BNC adapter? If not, then Digikey, Mouser, Allied, Newark is a good source for connectors.
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:::Greetings,
:::I am trying to rebuild a Heathkit Ig-102 Signal Generator. I want to also replace the connectors to BNC. I believe the old one's are TNC?.
:::Can anyone direct me to a place/link to get the appropriate one's, are they male/Female etc. The appropriate lead connection will follow.
:::Thank you,
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:Au contraire . . . Monsieur . . .What you are having for the original connectors on that unit are the old Amphenol style of connectors.
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: It's definitaley a lot easier and cheaper to find the newer generation BNC connectors . . . but the BNC is a real bear, in its PROPER / PERFECT connecting of a female connector end to its end piece of coaxial cable.
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::Hi Vinny,
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::Why not just get a TNC to BNC adapter? If not, then Digikey, Mouser, Allied, Newark is a good source for connectors.
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::::Greetings,
::::I am trying to rebuild a Heathkit Ig-102 Signal Generator. I want to also replace the connectors to BNC. I believe the old one's are TNC?.
::::Can anyone direct me to a place/link to get the appropriate one's, are they male/Female etc. The appropriate lead connection will follow.
::::Thank you,
::::vinny A.
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That certainly clears up my confusion and where to get them.
I briefly glanced over the manual as I have to leave for work and will not be back until after midnight. The manual did not mention how many ohms the original connectors are (I will check again). It did mention that the cable that came with the unit is A coaxial RG-58A/U. I searched and found that the cable is rated 50 Ohms. I believe the connectors should be the same?
Thank you again,
Vinny A.
Thank you, that is exactly what they are. I would love to see your med. library and you O.R.
Vinny A.
:Thank you, that is exactly what they are. I would love to see your med. library and you O.R.
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::Thank you, that is exactly what they are. I would love to see your med. library and you O.R.
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Dang. hit the enter again instead of the tab.
Vinny:
What you have there is a microphone connector that isn't worth a Hoot, as the center connector will break off inside the female part, after just a few hours of service. They used those things in the microphones in my high school, and I repaired them oon a real regular basis. The BNC/TNC is a true RF connector, the difference being is that the "B" stands for bayonet, and the "T" stands for "Threaded" the "C" stands for "Compact" as there is also a "BN" and "CN", which are, of course, larger. By all means, change to BNC. You, I am sure, will be glad you did.
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:::Thank you, that is exactly what they are. I would love to see your med. library and you O.R.
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:Dang. hit the enter again instead of the tab.
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:What you have there is a microphone connector that isn't worth a Hoot, as the center connector will break off inside the female part, after just a few hours of service. They used those things in the microphones in my high school, and I repaired them oon a real regular basis. The BNC/TNC is a true RF connector, the difference being is that the "B" stands for bayonet, and the "T" stands for "Threaded" the "C" stands for "Compact" as there is also a "BN" and "CN", which are, of course, larger. By all means, change to BNC. You, I am sure, will be glad you did.
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::Dang. hit the enter again instead of the tab.
::Vinny:
::What you have there is a microphone connector that isn't worth a Hoot, as the center connector will break off inside the female part, after just a few hours of service. They used those things in the microphones in my high school, and I repaired them oon a real regular basis. The BNC/TNC is a true RF connector, the difference being is that the "B" stands for bayonet, and the "T" stands for "Threaded" the "C" stands for "Compact" as there is also a "BN" and "CN", which are, of course, larger. By all means, change to BNC. You, I am sure, will be glad you did.
::Lewis
Correction: change "CN" to "TN"
Can;t type on just one cup of coffee.
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:::::Thank you, that is exactly what they are. I would love to see your med. library and you O.R.
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:::Dang. hit the enter again instead of the tab.
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:::What you have there is a microphone connector that isn't worth a Hoot, as the center connector will break off inside the female part, after just a few hours of service. They used those things in the microphones in my high school, and I repaired them oon a real regular basis. The BNC/TNC is a true RF connector, the difference being is that the "B" stands for bayonet, and the "T" stands for "Threaded" the "C" stands for "Compact" as there is also a "BN" and "CN", which are, of course, larger. By all means, change to BNC. You, I am sure, will be glad you did.
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Well, Harvey, chacun à son propre goût (each to his own taste) it would be a dull world if we all liked the same things.
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::::::Thank you, that is exactly what they are. I would love to see your med. library and you O.R.
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::::Dang. hit the enter again instead of the tab.
::::Vinny:
::::What you have there is a microphone connector that isn't worth a Hoot, as the center connector will break off inside the female part, after just a few hours of service. They used those things in the microphones in my high school, and I repaired them oon a real regular basis. The BNC/TNC is a true RF connector, the difference being is that the "B" stands for bayonet, and the "T" stands for "Threaded" the "C" stands for "Compact" as there is also a "BN" and "CN", which are, of course, larger. By all means, change to BNC. You, I am sure, will be glad you did.
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Thank you for responding and your advice. I am still a newbie and have not tried alignments as of yet. I want to restore the unit that I have and learn to align with no variations that original parts may give. I am reading lots of theory and trying to learn; it’s tough to do with two jobs but that is no excuse.
I am still trying to figure out how many ohms the new BNC’s should be and also buy new leads for the unit to match. Some BNC’s have which looks like plastic as a bushing which would then give no common connection (at least in the photos) to the generator; the choices are 50 ohm and 75 ohm. I am waiting for the caps and 1 resistor which is out of tolerance to come so I could install them. Any advice would be appreciated.
Vinny A.
Thank you for responding.
I am a bit confused as to which one's to purchase. Are the leads also sold in ohmage and do they have to match in ohms? When you say 50 ohms is more common, what do you mean? common to buy? Use? etc.?
Sorry for my ignorance in this matter.
Thank you,
Vinny A.
I'm given to understand that the 75 ohm BNCs have slightly different pin diameters, and don't always mate properly with 50 ohm connectors, but I have never observed that myself.
::Don't understand why you had a problem with the Amphenol connectors. I've been using them for 50 years and never had the problem described.
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:Well, Harvey, chacun à son propre goût (each to his own taste) it would be a dull world if we all liked the same things.
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:::::What you have there is a microphone connector that isn't worth a Hoot, as the center connector will break off inside the female part, after just a few hours of service. They used those things in the microphones in my high school, and I repaired them oon a real regular basis. The BNC/TNC is a true RF connector, the difference being is that the "B" stands for bayonet, and the "T" stands for "Threaded" the "C" stands for "Compact" as there is also a "BN" and "CN", which are, of course, larger. By all means, change to BNC. You, I am sure, will be glad you did.
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Vinny A.
Must admit the quick snap latch of a BNC is preferrable to the fine threaded collar of an Amphenol you described or type "F" (cable TV/VCRs etc. Think the original Amphenol was designed primarily for Audio use, and as such would probably be approx 600 ohms impedance. The BNC, whether 50/75 ohms should work well, and as such with clip leads on the user end, the impedance is unimportant, but shielding is a must
marv
:Harvey, you did not hurt my feelings. In fact, I thank you for responding. Any help from anybody (including opinions) is always welcome and appreciated. I like to see all sides of any equation before I act upon it (at least sometimes).
:Thank you again,
:Vinny A.
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One additional item. Those chassis mount female BNC's can be found in 2 different flavors. Isolated from the chassis mount nut hardware (not as sturdy) or not isolated, and this is important for some radios (AC/DC) with one side of the line tied to chassis. If you always use a line isolation transformer for the test equip or the unit under test, you're probably OK, otherwise the isolated BNC may be preferred. Others may expand on this subject as well.
marv
:Harvey, you did not hurt my feelings. In fact, I thank you for responding. Any help from anybody (including opinions) is always welcome and appreciated. I like to see all sides of any equation before I act upon it (at least sometimes).
:Thank you again,
:Vinny A.
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:Harvey, you did not hurt my feelings. In fact, I thank you for responding. Any help from anybody (including opinions) is always welcome and appreciated. I like to see all sides of any equation before I act upon it (at least sometimes).
:Thank you again,
:Vinny A.
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:Not you. Lewis seemed upset that someone disagreed with him.
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::Harvey, you did not hurt my feelings. In fact, I thank you for responding. Any help from anybody (including opinions) is always welcome and appreciated. I like to see all sides of any equation before I act upon it (at least sometimes).
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::Not you. Lewis seemed upset that someone disagreed with him.
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:::Harvey, you did not hurt my feelings. In fact, I thank you for responding. Any help from anybody (including opinions) is always welcome and appreciated. I like to see all sides of any equation before I act upon it (at least sometimes).
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::Not you. Lewis seemed upset that someone disagreed with him.
I seemed upset? If I were upset everytime sometime disageed with me, I would probably be insane. I said each to his own taste. I happen to like the snap-click-pluggged or unplugged of the BNC.
Lewis