XTS 5000 RF Connector problem

[Gtaman]

So I have slight problem with an xts5000 Model 3 I acquired. When I screwed in the antenna I noticed it only went in 3/4 of the way. Upon further inspection I noticed something stuck in the connector. After looking around I narrowed it down to the white plastic piece on the bottom of an XTS RF Adaptor. So here is my issue. How the #$@% an i going to get it out? And does this happen often?

Thanks

Matt



Here's what we are dealing with.

 

[rainbowpenguin]

Heat up a pin, push it into the plastic, let cool, then use it as a handle to spin it out?

 

[Gtaman]

Heat up a pin, push it into the plastic, let cool, then use it as a handle to spin it out?

Maybe. I know these adapters you need a special tool to put on and off. I just dont want to damage the connector.

I wonder if Dan (snarlingrabbidog) has seen this before?

 

[Alpha]

Use an X-Acto knife to dig the plastic out of the threads. Hold the knife steady in one hand and rotate the radio around until you dig out a complete circle, it should dislodge from the threads and you can finish digging it out with the knife.

 

[Gtaman]

Use an X-Acto knife to dig the plastic out of the threads. Hold the knife steady in one hand and rotate the radio around until you dig out a complete circle, it should dislodge from the threads and you can finish digging it out with the knife.

I will give it a go.

 

[Alpha]

If you have one of the nasty carpet-ripping blades for the large handles that would probably work best, those have a crook in the direction of the cutting edge, so they would probably hook in best. Second best would be the narrow triangular blade, standard for the smaller handle.

 

[moetorola]

Radio is junk now, send it to me I will recycle it for you!!!

Used to happen all the time with ours, I just used a sharp prick to dig it out. Other options will work also, I just always have had a prick handy.

Goes without sayin, stay away from the center pin.

 

[Gtaman]

If you have one of the nasty carpet-ripping blades for the large handles that would probably work best, those have a crook in the direction of the cutting edge, so they would probably hook in best. Second best would be the narrow triangular blade, standard for the smaller handle.

You have a picture of one of those? I don't have an exacto knife. I have a utility but it is too big. I'm going to poke around with a pin. I just don't want to strip or demolish the threads.

 

[Gtaman]

One good thing the wife is for...




All is good now. Thanks to all with the insight.

 

[Alpha]

It's this nasty-looking goober:

http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/blades/classic-blades/Concave-Carving-Blade-28.aspx

It's made for the larger sized 3/8" diameter handles.

Glad ya got it out, though.

 

[Gtaman]

It's this nasty-looking goober:

http://xacto.com/products/cutting-solutions/blades/classic-blades/Concave-Carving-Blade-28.aspx

It's made for the larger sized 3/8" diameter handles.

Glad ya got it out, though.

I'm going to pick some up for future events and uses.

 

[snarlingrabiddog]

Maybe. I know these adapters you need a special tool to put on and off. I just dont want to damage the connector.

I wonder if Dan (snarlingrabbidog) has seen this before?

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Yes, I have and you got it out right

 

[Gtaman]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Yes, I have and you got it out right

Yes sir I did. The plastic was more flimsy than I thought it was.

 

[thaforce]

I keep a cheap dental pick set around for just these occasions. Glad you got it out ok.