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GR-874 connectors and adapters continue to be available through [http://www.ietlabs.com/gr874-connectors.html IET Labs], [http://www.mgs4u.com/RF-Microwave/General-Radio-GR-874.htm Max-Gain Systems], [https://www.pasternack.com/gr874-adapters-category.aspx Pasternack] and possibly others. | GR-874 connectors and adapters continue to be available through [http://www.ietlabs.com/gr874-connectors.html IET Labs], [http://www.mgs4u.com/RF-Microwave/General-Radio-GR-874.htm Max-Gain Systems], [https://www.pasternack.com/gr874-adapters-category.aspx Pasternack] and possibly others. | ||
From Arthur E. Thiessen, ''[https://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/Web/People/ram/electro/gr/history.pdf A History of the General Radio Company (1965)]'': | |||
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Also, in 1948, after field tests and demonstrations lasting two years, the unique Type 874 coaxial connectors were announced. | |||
These were a joint development by Karplus, Harold M. Wilson (M. I. T. '31), and William R. Thurston (M. I. T. '43). | |||
A feature of the unique design is that any two connectors fit smoothly together without the usual complication of matching male and female assemblies. | |||
This feature, together with excellent electrical and mechanical performance, made them an immediate success. | |||
It is not known exactly how many of them are in use today in all their forms, but the number is in the millions. | |||
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