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![]() Tyrone LeRoy Washington wrote: "an old friend" wrote in message oups.com... Tyrone LeRoy Washington wrote: "DrDeath" wrote in message SHUT UP,STUPID! the thread is about cb power plug NO ham content **** YOU AND YO' MAMMY 2 ! |
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"Tyrone LeRoy Washington" wrote in message
... "an old friend" wrote in message oups.com... Tyrone LeRoy Washington wrote: "DrDeath" wrote in message SHUT UP,STUPID! theread is about cb power plug NO ham content **** YOU AND YO' MAMMY 2 ! And I posted it in a CB newsgroup. I guess the info was too complicated for you to comprehend. I would draw you a picture, but this is a non-binary group. |
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"Peter" wrote in message
news:449d021c.0@entanet... "DrDeath" wrote... I've seen the other pin used with a yellow wire that was supposed to be tied hot at all times to retain the channel memory, but I forget what model and brand that was. Maxon? I believe that is where I have seen it done that way, but there may also be Midland type radios with it wired that way. I was thinking Midland, but it was a long time ago when I saw it. Could be a Maxon, your guess is as good as mine. But that's the only thing I have ever seen it used for unless it was a modification someone made. I think some of the power lead plugs in the past had small screws allowing you access to the inside of the plug. What I don't get is why CBs still have a PA switch and jack, even the cheapest of the cheap have them. I rarely see anyone have it hooked up and can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen it used. I'm glad the switch is there though, it comes in handy. |
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"DrDeath" wrote...
"Peter" wrote... Maxon? I believe that is where I have seen it done that way, but there may also be Midland type radios with it wired that way. I was thinking Midland, but it was a long time ago when I saw it. Could be a Maxon, your guess is as good as mine. Maxon, Maxcom, Controm, Midland... like many other "brands", same crud with a different name on it. I decided to take a look at the diagrams, it was Maxon... Maxon MX-1000 Maxon MX-2000 both have the middle pin wired for memory. But the circuits used, or variations of them, are probably in several other brands of CB. One company designs and makes, many have their name placed on the front. But that's the only thing I have ever seen it used for unless it was a modification someone made. I think some of the power lead plugs in the past had small screws allowing you access to the inside of the plug. What I don't get is why CBs still have a PA switch and jack, even the cheapest of the cheap have them. I rarely see anyone have it hooked up and can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen it used. I'm glad the switch is there though, it comes in handy. I can only remember ever seeing one or two people with it set up. More often, people think their radio is knackered because they accidentally knocked the PA switch. Maybe it is there as a cheap addition to the function list. Like with the latest software, boasting about all the things it does, when the user will not even use 5% of the functions. But the list looks impressive, and maybe sells the product. Regards, Peter. http://www.citizensband.radiouk.com/ |
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DrDeath wrote:
Feed the lights from the power switch and you can still use the dimmer for talkback. If the center pin is not connected to anything (in most cases it's not), you can still use it, but it will need to be switched or the lights will remain on when the unit is off. I would go with using the power switch to control your lights. The other question then becomes, what is the official name/brand of those plugs so I can find the wiring end with the third pin. I flipped through digikey and mouser and didn't see it. |
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"Eugene Nine" wrote in message
news:5d6dnYQWac36vTXZnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d@wideopenwest .com... DrDeath wrote: Feed the lights from the power switch and you can still use the dimmer for talkback. If the center pin is not connected to anything (in most cases it's not), you can still use it, but it will need to be switched or the lights will remain on when the unit is off. I would go with using the power switch to control your lights. The other question then becomes, what is the official name/brand of those plugs so I can find the wiring end with the third pin. I flipped through digikey and mouser and didn't see it. Since you are going to feed it unswitched power, you can bridge the positive and empty center pin together and use the 2 conductor plug. My guess is you will have a hard time finding one with 3 leads. I still like the idea of coming off the power switch so you can turn the lights out when you turn the unit off. |
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DrDeath wrote:
"Eugene Nine" wrote in message news:5d6dnYQWac36vTXZnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d@wideopenwest .com... DrDeath wrote: Feed the lights from the power switch and you can still use the dimmer for talkback. If the center pin is not connected to anything (in most cases it's not), you can still use it, but it will need to be switched or the lights will remain on when the unit is off. I would go with using the power switch to control your lights. The other question then becomes, what is the official name/brand of those plugs so I can find the wiring end with the third pin. I flipped through digikey and mouser and didn't see it. Since you are going to feed it unswitched power, you can bridge the positive and empty center pin together and use the 2 conductor plug. My guess is you will have a hard time finding one with 3 leads. I still like the idea of coming off the power switch so you can turn the lights out when you turn the unit off. I would loose the dimming ability, I was going to feed the gauge backlighting then probably switch it off and on via a small relay controlled by the CB power switch. When out on my parents farm in WV I do need to dim all my lights a bit since there are not street lights or other ambient light. |
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"Eugene Nine" wrote in message
news:yNadnbiPP_BvFzTZnZ2dnUVZ_sSdnZ2d@wideopenwest .com... DrDeath wrote: "Eugene Nine" wrote in message news:5d6dnYQWac36vTXZnZ2dnUVZ_sednZ2d@wideopenwest .com... DrDeath wrote: Feed the lights from the power switch and you can still use the dimmer for talkback. If the center pin is not connected to anything (in most cases it's not), you can still use it, but it will need to be switched or the lights will remain on when the unit is off. I would go with using the power switch to control your lights. The other question then becomes, what is the official name/brand of those plugs so I can find the wiring end with the third pin. I flipped through digikey and mouser and didn't see it. Since you are going to feed it unswitched power, you can bridge the positive and empty center pin together and use the 2 conductor plug. My guess is you will have a hard time finding one with 3 leads. I still like the idea of coming off the power switch so you can turn the lights out when you turn the unit off. I would loose the dimming ability, I was going to feed the gauge backlighting then probably switch it off and on via a small relay controlled by the CB power switch. When out on my parents farm in WV I do need to dim all my lights a bit since there are not street lights or other ambient light. Quote "Sounds like there isn't much of a standard then. I was wanting to use it to feed power in for the lights on the front and then use the dimmer knob for the lights for something like a talkback circuit." So what exactly are you wanting to use the knob for, lights or talkback? |