Source for db25 shell for locking pins on a Becker 4201?

Becker likes to use slide locks for the db25 connector on the back of the radio.

The ar3201 has a circular pin slide lock - the ar4201 a different locking "hook" hardware set.

Does anyone have a source for such hardware? I've looked in mouser and other online catalogs, but all I find are the standard
screw-in post connectors.

I'd replace the lock hardware on the radio, but suspect I'd have to completely disassemble it to put in new hardware.

On Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10:06:48 AM UTC-4, Sarah wrote:
Becker likes to use slide locks for the db25 connector on the back of the radio.

The ar3201 has a circular pin slide lock - the ar4201 a different locking "hook" hardware set.

Does anyone have a source for such hardware? I've looked in mouser and other online catalogs, but all I find are the standard
screw-in post connectors.

I'd replace the lock hardware on the radio, but suspect I'd have to completely disassemble it to put in new hardware.

This is what I used on my new-to-me AR4201; MHED-DS25S - D Sub Backshell: https://www.newark.com/mh-connectors...14_US%2Fsearch

Newark part number 61W9841 ; cost under $3USD/per. I'm surprised that the normal soaring suppliers don't stock them.

Cheers
Dan

Ordered. Thanks!
Sarah


On 6/28/19 11:16 AM, Dan Daly wrote:
On Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10:06:48 AM UTC-4, Sarah wrote:
Becker likes to use slide locks for the db25 connector on the back of the radio.

The ar3201 has a circular pin slide lock - the ar4201 a different locking "hook" hardware set.

Does anyone have a source for such hardware? I've looked in mouser and other online catalogs, but all I find are the standard
screw-in post connectors.

I'd replace the lock hardware on the radio, but suspect I'd have to completely disassemble it to put in new hardware.

This is what I used on my new-to-me AR4201; MHED-DS25S - D Sub Backshell: https://www.newark.com/mh-connectors...14_US%2Fsearch

Newark part number 61W9841 ; cost under $3USD/per. I'm surprised that the normal soaring suppliers don't stock them.

Cheers
Dan

I just removed the factory screws and bracket, then got two of the inside threaded bolts from an old PC and screwed in. Worked great.

On Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 4:27:18 AM UTC-5, Charlie Quebec wrote:
I just removed the factory screws and bracket, then got two of the inside threaded bolts from an old PC and screwed in. Worked great.

A couple of comments;

- Both Cumulus and Wings & Wheels have the Becker locking shells in stock. Unsure about the other vendors.
- While I am not in love with the Becker latching system, preferring the LXNav "bail" type instead, they both have one advantage over the common screw-in type. Which is you can connect/latch the Becker/Filser/LXNav connectors blindly in our tight instrument panel confines.
- See http://aviation.derosaweb.net/presentations/#wiring (slide 47) for details.

- John OHM Ω

Thanks for the comments & presentation link. I didn't see the shell on W&W and I still can't find it on Paul's site.
But no problem... I have 2 coming in the mail from NJ.

Since you mentioned it (on the slide), know of a source for the "Filser/Dittel" sliding catch post-style shell?
That's the type used on my archaic AR3201. Maybe I should just buy a 4201.

Sarah


On 6/29/19 10:03 AM, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
On Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 4:27:18 AM UTC-5, Charlie Quebec wrote:
I just removed the factory screws and bracket, then got two of the inside threaded bolts from an old PC and screwed in. Worked great.

A couple of comments;

- Both Cumulus and Wings & Wheels have the Becker locking shells in stock. Unsure about the other vendors.
- While I am not in love with the Becker latching system, preferring the LXNav "bail" type instead, they both have one advantage over the common screw-in type. Which is you can connect/latch the Becker/Filser/LXNav connectors blindly in our tight instrument panel confines.
- See http://aviation.derosaweb.net/presentations/#wiring (slide 47) for details.

- John OHM Ω