cifn2 wrote:I am looking to get myself a headset (phone style) or a handheld radio mic I can use in the case when the engine I am on doesn't have one. I cannot seem to find any one ebay, which have the connector I need, anyone familiar with the type of connector that railroads use on the external speaker on the conductor's side? What type of a connector is that?
I don't know if railroad connectors are standardized, but you should be aware that besides the connector being proper, both the headphones and the mike need to be matched to the proper impedence and of the radio, the correct pins wired, as well as a couple of other considerations.
A good start would be to post here info such as the manufacturer and model number of the radio, and anything related you can find.