I see no reason why you should not be able to cut the cord and install a
quick disconnect. You could probably use a DIN plug (available at most
audio/video hobby stores such as Radio Shack). They come in 5 and 7 pin
varieties. I would opt for the 7-pin style and keep the shields separate,
although I doubt that it would hurt to tie the shields together and run them
to the same pin.
-------------------------------------> >--------------- Blue wire
-------------------------------------> >--------------- Black wire
--------> >--------------- Shield or
Braid
----------------------------/--------> >--------------- Inner wire (Gray)
---------> >--------------- Shield or
Braid
---------------------------/---------> >--------------- Inner wire (Black)
Hope this helps.
George
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric J Russell <ejrussell@tmlp.com>
To: shop-talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, April 16, 2000 7:06 PM
Subject: cutting the cord
>
>Seeking electrical help with a radio unit.
>
>I bought a "Maxon 49HX" communicator to allow radio contact between my
>son & I while we're riding our motorcycles. It works fine for the
>intended use. I would like to mount the radio unit on the bike and
>have a dis-connect in the wire between the radio & the headset
>(mounted on the helmet). Poking around the radio's innards (can't
>resist...) the cord has 4 wires inside. Two small wires (blue & black)
>similar to telephone wire and two wires (grey & black) that have an
>inner, insulated wire wrapped with braided wire.
>
>Here's my query: can I cut this cord, insert some type of dis-connect
>and still have it work?
>
>Here is a link to the item I bought, (bottom of the page):
>http://www.national-electronics.com/maxon.htm
>
>Thanks,
>Eric J Russell
>Bridgewater, MA
>
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