Who can help to identify this weird connector? (Update: Identified as GX16)

[TBS]

Hello everybody,

I need help with identifying a weird connector. It’s some kind of 8 Pin round connector (photo 1-3) with the threads on the part with holes (photo 4). There is also a "Z" letter imprinted on the part with holes.
I tried to find it on ebay, Farnell, TME, but unsuccessfully. So far I found connector named CLIFF FC684218 on TME, but its the inverted version - the threads are on the side with pins and not holes.
I want to make an extension cord for the cable.

Thanks for any help and pointers.
TBS

[vk6zgo]

It looks a lot like an "8 pin microphone connector".
Quite a few two way radios including Ham radios used them, as it allowed the manufacturer to include extra controls on the mic, like scanning buttons, etc.

[TBS]

It looks a lot like an "8 pin microphone connector".

Thanks for the info. So far I found connector named CLIFF FC684218 on TME, but its the inverted version - the threads are on the side with pins and not holes.

So, so far no luck unfortunately

[German_EE]

It's not a microphone connector because that type has the pins at the transceiver end.

What's shown is a reverse gender microphone connector which I have never seen before.

[edpalmer42]

I just call them DIN connectors.  Wikipedia seems to agree with me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_connector

There are at least two sizes and a bucket full of different pin patterns - both with and without the screw-on locking feature.  Both Mouser and Digikey have lots of hits for 'DIN connector'.

Ed

[Ampera]

While it looks like a DIN connector, I wouldn't put too much stock in that, especially since it's hard to get an idea of the scale. This looks like a weird bastardization between true DIN and XLR.

[vk6zgo]

It's not a microphone connector because that type has the pins at the transceiver end.

What's shown is a reverse gender microphone connector which I have never seen before.

It may be possible with some versions of such connectors, to swap the plastic insert carrying the pins/socket holes over between the two metal surrounds.

[donotdespisethesnake]

It looks like a "GX12/GX16/GX20" connector. Sometimes described as "aviation" connectors, but I doubt they have ever been approved for aviation use!

Basically a cheaper chinese copy of something with a much higher spec. For general use, they are OK.

[TBS]

It looks like a "GX12/GX16/GX20" connector. Sometimes described as "aviation" connectors.

You are correct, sir!
The day before you wrote I searched through eBay and google for the word "reverse" connector and it found something very similar named "GX16". I ordered two pieces from AliExpress and then even cheaper from eBay. They came today so you can check the picture below.


So, little recap for everyone:
Connector name: GX16 or AP020 8-Pin M16 Invert/reverse (16MF trans form Aviation Plug Circular Socket Connector)
You can find: on AliExpress or eBay

[soldar]

I have seen those connectors used on boats. The connector on the bulkhead or panel is the female and the cable has the male pins. When not in use there is a cover for the bulkhead connector which screws on to protect it from the elements. Often they are all plastic.