[GreenKeys] Crimp Ring Terminals?

[Paul Wills (CKT&T)]

Believe it or not, the plug is screwed onto the cord.  Just turn the 
plug counterclockwise (keeping the cable stationary, of course) as if 
you were removing a lid.

PDW

On 2/2/2022 7:22 PM, W2HX wrote:
>
> Small follow up.
>
> I should mention, I do have the proper screw driver (with the rod in 
> the middle).
>
> You might be able to see the woven insulation on this cable. It 
> appears that it will be very difficult to remove this cable from the 
> plug. Perhaps some crimping occurred to hold this cable in, I’m not 
> sure. I am willing to butcher the cable if necessary if I need to to 
> reuse the plug,  But maybe it would be smarter for me to ask the list 
> if anyone had three or so complete TRS plugs of this style they want 
> to sell?  Of course, ideally they would be never-installed with those 
> ring terminals.
>
> Thanks!
>
> 73 Eugene W2HX
>
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>
> *From:* greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> <greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net> *On Behalf Of *W2HX
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 2, 2022 7:15 PM
> *To:* GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [GreenKeys] Crimp Ring Terminals?
>
> Hi friend.
>
> I’m looking to redo some of my loop equipment. In the past I was using 
> a more modern(?) style TRS plug which didn’t play well with the 
> jackfield I have which takes the older, longer style plugs. The one I 
> am (was) using is very finicky about what precise depth I insert the 
> plug into the jack for it to properly insert. Put it in too much and 
> TR short in the jack which cuts the TTY out of the loop (story of my 
> life!).
>
> I have some cords with the correct plugs that work FB. I am looking to 
> attach some long cable to some of these which then go to my TTYs. I am 
> in need of the small ring terminal used here that I can crimp onto the 
> wire. Attached is a photo of the proper plug.
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction for what these are 
> called/size etc? Or maybe someone has some spare, unused ones? I could 
> use about 6 or maybe more for contingency (in case I screw up one of 
> them hihi).
>
> Thanks, all!
>
> 73 Eugene W2HX
>
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> https://www.youtube.com/c/w2hx-channel/videos
>