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Goldenboy
May 16th, 2008, 12:21 PM
Well for years I've tried to keep my leads untangled but it never works.

I've been wanting to make a set of leads using coiled wire like the old telephone cords. I believe Subsite uses leads like this. Does anyone know where I could find the plug and wires to make a set?
ifinditunderground
May 16th, 2008, 03:33 PM
Radio Shack.
yahoo
May 16th, 2008, 05:50 PM
Well for years I've tried to keep my leads untangled but it never works.

I've been wanting to make a set of leads using coiled wire like the old telephone cords. I believe Subsite uses leads like this. Does anyone know where I could find the plug and wires to make a set?

have an old set here when you coming to louisiana??? pm me when possible
TBONE
May 16th, 2008, 10:49 PM
what type of machine are you using and as for the coiled wires see if Bill Norris has any www.4locators.com (Norris Telcom) or MT Electronics RD 400 and Metrotech plugs can be gotten from Radio Shack if you need RD4000 check with MT or BIll and First Quality Electronics as well.:rolleyes:
Goldenboy
May 16th, 2008, 10:52 PM
I use the Rycom which uses the same 1/4 inch plug as the old RD's.
TBONE
May 16th, 2008, 10:56 PM
Radio Shack has the 1/4' plugs you will need
2RUDE
May 17th, 2008, 05:59 PM
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2RUDE
May 17th, 2008, 06:06 PM
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TBONE
May 17th, 2008, 08:40 PM
I like the coiled wire myself wish i had never gotten rid of that set thats what happens when you send stuff off for repair you get some other crap back just to safe a few dollars:mad:
beyond help
May 18th, 2008, 03:22 PM
Probably in the closet in the district offices:p
Goldenboy
May 23rd, 2008, 12:47 AM
have an old set here when you coming to louisiana??? pm me when possible

Thanks alot for the leads.:good: Now I just have to warm up the soldering iron and I'll be in business. Your check is in the mail.
yahoo
May 26th, 2008, 01:35 AM
Thanks alot for the leads.:good: Now I just have to warm up the soldering iron and I'll be in business. Your check is in the mail.

that's a 10-4 golden boy glad i could help a fellow locater :cool2:
Wingfoot
May 26th, 2008, 05:42 PM
Radio Shack has the 1/4' plugs you will need
Make sure you buy the mono plugs. The stereo plugs will not work.

I make my leads using copper 14 gauge monster speaker wire with the mono plugs for my RD 400 transmitter. My leads are 8' long each and don't tangle up that bad. My leads last many months w/o maintenance.