Just found an old HTX 242 I forgot I had

[W5BRM]

I was going through some old boxes the other day and I ran across an old Radio Shack htx 242. It looks a little old and beat up and is missing the battery side of the power cable. I dont even know if it works anymore. I was thinking of making one with some crimp connectors and some 14 gauge wire. I was also looking around online to see if I could find a replacement cord with the molded male plug on it. I can't find one anywhere. Does anyone have a resource that sells plugs for this radio?

[N8YX]

Post a pic of the connector, please...

[W5BRM]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/bk_store/images/photo_object/photos/5/4/5465602/img236.jpg


http://s3.amazonaws.com/bk_store/images/photo_object/photos/5/4/5465563/img235.jpg

My camera ainty the best but I hopethese are clear enough.

I don't even remember if the radio works. I seem to remember picking it up 4 or 5 years ago but never got around to checking it out. I need to homebrew a 2m antenna for it to check it out. Been looking for wire coat hangers all day but they are getting harder and harder to find lol. If I find it does work, I just might install it on my truck after I come off medical leave.

Thanks.

[N8YX]

Standard Kenwood VHF/UHF radio power cable will fit that. You may have to change polarity; I'm not sure how the RS connector is "keyed" vs the Kenwood's layout.

[W5BRM]

OK cool Thanks! I will look around for that then. Much appreciated! The lines are clearly marked red and black so I won't have a problem correcting any issue.

[N8YX]

Here's a pic and link to one on Universal's site:

http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/fm_txvrs/2882lrg.jpg

http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/fm_txvrs/28824116.html

AFAIK, Digikey and Mouser sell the connector shells if you want to 'roll your own'. There are a number of eBay sellers offering similar cables.

[KG4CGC]

It says RS but it came out of an Icom factory if that helps.

[W5BRM]

Excellent guys Thanks! I did searching but couldn't fund anything. I guess I just don't know how to do a proper search...lol I checked HRO and AES but they didn't offer pictures and I had no idea what the model number was.


using the "light version" of the Island interface, I don't know how to get those smiley emoticon thingys so I'll just have to say Salute and "insert beer drinking smiley here"

[N8YX]

I may have a spare Icom power lead or three floating around. If for some reason the Kenwood part won't work for you, let me know.

[N7RJD]

Such plugs have been used throughout the auto industry for years. You should be able to find the plug rather cheap at an auto parts store.

[KG4CGC]

So ... how did it turn out?

[W5BRM]

So ... how did it turn out?

Well things kinda went haywire...lol haven't had the chance to actually purchase the part yet. been offline for quite a while due to internet/income issues. Finally got things ironed out (i hope). I know 6 months is a biut late to make a reply but I plan on getting the part in the next week or so. Will let u know then...lol


Better late then never...

[n0iu]

I was going through some old boxes the other day and I ran across an old Radio Shack htx 242.
They say that your memory is the second thing to go. I can't remember what the first thing is!

[KA9VQF]

I always heard that as short term memory it is always the first to go and,…um,… I forget what you lose first,…

I just used standard ¼” spade connectors on mine. Just don’t mix up the positive and negative.

If I could figure out how I’d post pic’s

[N8YX]

If I could figure out how I’d post pic’s
See the little "Upload attachment" bit right below the main body of the 'Reply' window?

Click on "Browse" and point it to the file you wish to include in your post. Then hit 'Preview'.

[KA9VQF]

If I could figure out how I’d post pic’s
See the little "Upload attachment" bit right below the main body of the 'Reply' window?

Click on "Browse" and point it to the file you wish to include in your post. Then hit 'Preview'.

Uh,… yeah but first I gotta figure out how to get the pix into the computer without the right cord.

The kid gave me her old camera when she got the spiffy new water proof one and of course she can not find the USB cable. The one for my old cheap digital camera is way to big to fit in the socket.

I used to just send photos to the computer with the cell phone but when I got the chance I dropped that cell provider and went back to trackfone.

[KG4CGC]

I always heard that as short term memory it is always the first to go and,…um,… I forget what you lose first,…

I just used standard ¼” spade connectors on mine. Just don’t mix up the positive and negative.

If I could figure out how I’d post pic’s
Welcome to the Island.

Did you get here by car?

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[KA9VQF]

No, but there is a fellow across the river in Sabula Iowa with an aqua car.

I’ve come to visit here several times since the site was first posted and thought I was registered but found I could not post anything till I got that done.

I don’t remember just now what I wanted to respond to this time and registering only took a few minutes so,….

[KG4CGC]

No, but there is a fellow across the river in Sabula Iowa with an aqua car.

I’ve come to visit here several times since the site was first posted and thought I was registered but found I could not post anything till I got that done.

I don’t remember just now what I wanted to respond to this time and registering only took a few minutes so,….
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/11whiskey.jpg

[KA9VQF]

No, but there is a fellow across the river in Sabula Iowa with an aqua car.

I’ve come to visit here several times since the site was first posted and thought I was registered but found I could not post anything till I got that done.

I don’t remember just now what I wanted to respond to this time and registering only took a few minutes so,….
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/11whiskey.jpg

TNX OM {wish it werer real}

[N8YX]

No, but there is a fellow across the river in Sabula Iowa with an aqua car.

I’ve come to visit here several times since the site was first posted and thought I was registered but found I could not post anything till I got that done.

I don’t remember just now what I wanted to respond to this time and registering only took a few minutes so,….
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/11whiskey.jpg

TNX OM {wish it werer real}
Next upgrade time, we'll look at fixing the plumbing... :whistle

[KG4CGC]

Well, shouldn't be hard since congress said that the internet is a series of tubes.
Just label the plumbing ones.