Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:23:51 -0000
From: "George Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Re audio plug
For what it's worth my original Toshiba audio plugs do not fit very snugly as any
slight movement and I lose stereo etc. (100CT)
GW
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From: Pres Waterman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 09 March 2001 14:05
Subject: Re: Re audio plug
>Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:39:34 -0500
>From: "Pres Waterman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Re audio plug
>
>> Subject: Re audio plug
>>
>> A while ago there was some information re audio jack plugs to fit the
>2.5mm
>> hole in the back of the CT70, but I cant find it. I am looking for a 2.5mm
>> jack plug with a 90deg turn, it can be either an adaptor to 3.5mm or a
>> straight plug that requires wiring up, either way I have tried every
>> electronic and hi-fi outlet in UK and nobody can supply one. Any
>> information where I could get one from would be most welcome.
>>
>> I have got a straight 2.5 to 3.5 adaptor however by the time I have the
>> whole lot plugged together there is about 3-4 inches of stuff hanging out
>> the back of a very small hole and every time it moves the strain on the
>> socket is visible.
>
>
>If you desire a 2.5mm stereo plug to fit the jack on the back of the
>Libretto, thankfully the cellular phone industry has largely gone to 2.5mm
>jacks on their phones for the headset. Several solutions presented:
>
>1 Get the cheapest headset you can find with a right-angle 2.5mm plug and
>cut the headset off. There is a variation in prices. In the US, premium
>places get $40 for a headset, flea markets get $5, so look around.
>
>2 Radio Shack in the US has for $6.99 a very nice 2.5mm stereo coiled
>extension cord for headsets. I have cut off the jack end ( keeping a few
>inches of wire for projects ) and grafted it into a handsfree speakerphone
>for its connection. Thus you could hardwire the cable into your project.
>
>3 You could also use the 2.5mm right angle plug to make your own adapter
>by soldering on a 3.5mm jack a few inches down the line or wherever you
>like.
>
>Thanks
>
>Pres Waterman W2PW
>c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc.
>Long Island Ford and Kia dealer
>
>GO BILLS!
>
>
>
>
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