selector switch mcx100 info

[kb9rre]

any one know where i can get a minature 4 position selector switch single pole


also if any of you want to make a power cord for your mcx100 u can be creative and use a old connector from syntor,micor,syntor x radios and cut it down drill two holes for main power lines and use the wires from a computer power supply to fit in those holes. dont have any pics at this time but will assist you who are interested

[1motoman]

Are you asking about the factory original channel selector switch?

[kb9rre]

no any one will do

[kc7gr]

any one know where i can get a minature 4 position selector switch single pole


also if any of you want to make a power cord for your mcx100 u can be creative and use a old connector from syntor,micor,syntor x radios and cut it down drill two holes for main power lines and use the wires from a computer power supply to fit in those holes. dont have any pics at this time but will assist you who are interested

Actually, the components to build your own 'official' power cable for the MCX100 and 1000 are still available from Motorola. It's just that they discontinued whole pre-made cables.

You will need:

1ea. 15-84192M01 (This is the plug body itself)
4ea. 09-84151B03 (These are the small Micor-style contacts)
2ea. 29-84151L05 (These are the large female contacts)

You will also need an appropriate crimping tool to deal with the contacts. I suggest the AMP Service Tool II, or a similar open-barrel crimper from Molex, Burndy, or whoever.

Happy building.

[bernie]

My two bits worth:
I think a channel selector from an old portable such as an HT 220, or MX would do. This would be a two section switch.
I am sure that I have one if you can't find it.

I think the MCX has a BCD switch, at least in some models.

[kb0nly]

No problem, just get a single pole rotory switch. Try a local parts store, like (ugh) Radio Shack. I'm not to fond of them these days, never have what i need, but yours might. Otherwise look here:


http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/c ... type=store

You could always rob one from a dead rig to. There is plenty of sources for rotory switches that suite your needs, All Electronics, Mouser, Digi-Key, Action Electronics, etc..

[kb9rre]

ok thanks for all of your input.