Recent content by Wayne DeWitt

Third time was the charm. Speedotron agreed to fix the connector this time around. Got it back last week. Looks good.

Apparently, 3rd time is the charm. After considerable back-and-forth Speedotron has agreed to repair the head for me. I shipped it off. Let's see what happens.

We BOTH misspelled SILVINO! LOL

It looks like an Amphenol (type) body. Going through Mouser, or anyone else, would require a minimum buy (usually 3-10 connectors), at $50- 200 apiece. IF the connector was even identifiable. There are no standard p/n markings on it that are traceable. Going to see if I can get it from a repair...

Good luck with that. THIS WEEK: I've sent emails - no response. I've called - you have to leave a message. I've left a message - no one calls back. They've been unresponsive in the past. I have 0 expectations. I'll continue trying to source elsewhere.

The cable connector (from an extension cable) and the head connector likely have a different body construction. I don't have a 206 extension cable, and I've sold my 4800 packs - so I can't make any comparisons at the moment. I'm trying to get a connector from a repair center. Thanks.

Thanks. I'll call KHB if Silvinio doesn't pan out.

I'd already been in touch with Silvinio (logical to confuse with Silvio), he hasn't worked on Speedotrons for a long time. I'm waiting to see if he has a connector that I can purchase. Thank you for being the only one, so far, with a helpful suggestion. If he doesn't, I'll just contact all of...

I have 40 years in electronics manufacturing for companies such as: TRW, Motorola, Allen-Bradley and Halliburton. I've worked as an electronics technician in the Navy, and a trainer, engineer and manager for manufacturing and Q.A. in the companies previously mentioned. PLEASE do not tell me...

O.K. Why would anyone miss the obvious? The center pin is obviously a defective pin that was mounted into the connector during fabrication. You DON'T "PULL" a pin through a molded connector. The flat tip isn't a tip-off? It doesn't complete the circuit with the mating connector - the head...

I'm REALLY (REALLY) late to this party. Here's my 2 cents. I've done, as you did, taken my 202 down to 50 W/S. AND... I've added in the remote control variator that reduces it a further 3 stops to 6.25 W/S... no problems. Just remember, the lower you go, the greater the influence of the modeling...

Years ago, I purchased a backup 206VF head new from B&H. Stupidly, I put it on the shelf without ever testing it. When I went to use it, I found out it had a defective connector. I've contacted Speedotron multiple times, sent them a dozen photos, and they refuse to accept any responsibility. The...