I have a vague memory that the 3CX800 grid and 4CX250 screen are
the same diameter - or close enough that a screen connector from a
'250 socket will fit, for a low cost option.
Steve
> Thanks Jerry,
>
> I think you nailed it. Looking at the socket and finger stock
> that makes sense and I get it now.
>
> Thanks again to all for the feedback.
>
> 73 Mike K9MK
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: amps-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of jeryb77 Sent:
> Tuesday, April 03, 2012 11:20 AM To: Mike & Becca Krzystyniak;
> amps@contesting.com Subject: Re: [Amps] WTB Supplemental
> Question: E.F. Johnson socket #124-311-100for Commander II amp
> (early Stein model)
>
> Mike,
>
> They are indeed separate parts.
>
> What you are describing is the grid collet which is normally
> used in VHF and UHF amps.
>
> Eimac P/N 720359 (although I have also seen another listed as
> Eimac P/N 882931)
>
> Johnson might have made one also but I do not know under what
> part #.
>
> They were also used with the 3CX400A7/8874
>
> It is a round flat silver plated disc with fingerstock soldered
> to it. The socket is on the bottom of the chassis, and the
> collet on the top of the chassis, using the same screws that
> went through the socket.
>
> Most VHFer's build their own as they always seemed to be hard
> to find and expensive.
>
> Jerry WA8R
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