Head phone jacks and plugs can be had with metal shells or plastic
shells. I prefer the metal, because they don't break as often. Why the
concern about exposing the grounds? The outside of the phone jack is
grounded to the case isn't it? You have uninsulated hot wires behind the
radio?
The mini molex works, but its also commonly used for power. Speakers
don't survive well when connected to 12 volts.
Beyond those there are thousands of possibilities in the Mouser,
Digi-Key, and MCM catalogs to speak of only a few connector sources in
the world.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
On 3/6/2011 11:32 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
Thanks Jerry - that might work but I think there would be exposed
ground at the joining surfaces extending to the sides. I'm hoping
someone knows of a totally insulated solution and perhaps lighter
weight connector bodies - something like a mini Molex perhaps.
73, Barry N1EU
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