Opening the Power/Audio Modular Connector

DalmatProd

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Dec 26, 2011
285
USA - FL
I have a Federal PA20-A Series E Interceptor that had worked when it was set-up on my first work-table a couple of years ago. There was a lot of moving and shaking since then. I re-set it up last week and the power worked fine, but the siren didn't. I tested both speakers I had used with the Interceptor, with other sirens and they're fine. Then I tested the wires and it appears that one of the audio wires is off its post inside the modular connector. No big deal. Unless one is an old fart like me and can't remember how I fixed it the first time.
So...how do I get the center, silver pin out of the modular plug so I can re-solder the wire to its post. I've tried everything I can think of (old brain cells...) but nothing worked and I'm sure it a very simple fix.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Steve
 

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DalmatProd

Member
Dec 26, 2011
285
USA - FL
Grab that pin on the side of the connector with your wire cutters an pull/twist it out.
Thanks, Kent! That's what I initially tried, but without the pliers. They did the trick. It's out, the lead is re-soldered, put back together and that Interceptor screams through the speaker of CJ184, just like the old days!
Thanks very much!!
Steve
 
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Wailer

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May 24, 2010
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Sounds like the siren and the speaker/light came off a fire engine. That was a common light / sound system on fire engines in the 1970s.
 

DalmatProd

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Dec 26, 2011
285
USA - FL
Though I can't vouch for exactly where my CJ184 came from, back in the late 70's when I was a volunteer in Guilford County NC our new Pierce 75-foot Squrt had two of these on top of the cab. No matter the weather, these lights were always seen!
 

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