REFLECTOR: Headset and mic jacks

[KeithHallsten]

Re: REFLECTOR: Headset and mic jacksJack,

Thanks for the tip on the RadioShack speaker input boxes.  I converted a couple of them to headset recepticles today, and they look great, so I'll get a couple more for the back seats.  I found that my rat-tail file is perfect for adjusting the hole diameter for mounting the jacks.

Keith Hallsten, XL FG

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jack Sheehan 
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:37 AM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Headset and mic jacks


  Al,
  The location in the keel that others have suggested works great. Having all four of the plugs located in the same area (two on each side does make wiring easy.
  As for the recessed box Radio Shack has a great recessed box they sell for speaker input jacks. You can buy four speaker input boxes , remove the jacks that are there and replace with the larger headset jacks. You need to run a little larger drill thru the existing holes to fit the microphone jacks. They are a nice black plastic finish. screw in using nut plates. I mounted mine right next to each other but if I did it again I might leave a little space in between the two on each side of the keel. Just for appearance.
  Here is the web site for the recessed box http://www.radioshack.com/category.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F003%5F001%5F012&Page=1
  The speaker terminal is part 274-630 in the center of the page. Available on line or in most stores.


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Jack Sheehan N55XL
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