Need Help Identifying Plugs On An ANTENNA ROTOR

[Captain Kilowatt]

Well I just measured the jack on my Yaesu G-2800DXA rotator I have in the basement and it is NOT the same size. Yours measures 13/16 of an inch and mine is only 5/8 inch. Also mine has four key ways in it to ensure proper alignment when inserting the plug. The pin arrangement looks the same however. Also take note that the rotator housing on both yours and mine is flattened where the connector is mounted. A normal flat based bulkhead or panel mount connector will work perfectly. No need for shims etc as the surface is flat and not curved.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

The rotor plug is definitely NOT a microphone plug . . . It is MUCH Larger.

I took some photo's with a ruler to give some scale to it

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Looks like a standard encoder plug used in industrial automation. I believe it is made by Amphenol but I don't know if the numbers on it mean anything. Should be able to get it from Digikey. I will dig for a part number. Looks like the threaded part on this one is longer, might have to modify the ring.
Chris

 

[slingslingbinks]

Old post but trying to help anyone as needed, the plug you need for this Wilson WR-500 at the rotor end is a Nanaboshi NCS258P, This plug also fit's the Kenpro KR-2000RC rotor,
73

 

[Ez2cDave]

WILSON WR-500 . . .

Hope this helps !

Dave F.

 

[slingslingbinks]

FYI Here is the socket and plug for the Wilson WR-500 Rotator

Amazon.com

GX25A8P for the plug
GX25B8S for the socket

 

[Ez2cDave]

FYI Here is the socket and plug for the Wilson WR-500 Rotator

Amazon.com

GX25A8P for the plug
GX25B8S for the socket

It has been a "long & arduous journey" . . .

Although I no longer need to find this unit, I did find this that I will post for others who may "follow in my footsteps", so to speak.

NANABOSHI NCS-258 ( PLUG )

https://www.evohinpal.com/product/2859/ncs-258-p-nanaboshi-connector-8pole-5a-250v

( SOCKET )

https://www.evohinpal.com/product/3244/ncs-308-r-nanaboshi-connector-8pin-15a-250v

OR

https://www.evohinpal.com/product/3245/ncs-508-r-nanaboshi-connector-8pin-25a-250v

Thank you to everyone that helped me along the way. Many times, I wanted to give up, but you all encouraged me.

Dave

 

[W4KVW]

Nope. A "Jones" plug refers to connectors designed and sold by the Cinch-Jones company back in the 1930s. They remained popular for decades, and are still being sold.

A Jones plug will have flat blades, in linear rows, not round pins.

Like this nasty, messed up specimen here.

73

I could not see the original pictures when I posted my reply long ago. The one in the side of the rotor does look a lot like my YAESU G-800DXA rotor plug.

 

[UDX-483]

This man should be able to give you any information you need and also has some great content. Give it a try and good luck.

Scott Smith

I am a rebuilder of antenna rotator's, Some radio and power supply repair's out of Hudson Colorado, Email is slingslingbinks@msn,com and phone number is 303.507.2754

www.youtube.com

 

[UDX-483]

OOOPS. I skipped to the bottom and didn't see you had already found him. 73 ✌✌