[sdiy] Cool Patch Matrix

[Michael Ruberto]

Since the US Navy is deep sixing it's F14s I have been having fun tinkering 
with the old test benches for their avionics. One bench in particular really 
got my interest. It has a removable patch panel which accepts these small 
plugable jumpers. When you have completed using your patch you simply swap 
the patch panel for another, thus allowing you to "store" your patches. Of 
course the implications were obvious and I had to find out just who 
manufactured the patch panel. After some digging in pubs and a few minutes 
on the military parts locator website I found the company.
Prepare to drool...

http://www.macpanel.com/Images/Gallery%201/pages/140%20series.htm

Now I must find out how to obtain them!

M. A. Ruberto