> the 'correct' mmj connectors with the offset tabs cannot be bought 
> anymore. they've been out of production for several years now. 
> however, RJ12s are in very common use, and theyre the same size, they 
> just have the more normal centered tab. cut the tab off and use it with 
> DEC gear. 

Are you sure??  I got a catalog about 6 months ago, I think it was from
DataSet Cable, and they had listed boxes of 10 or 100 MMJ connectors,
cable, and the crimp tool (or die) for them.

I'll have to see if I can dig it up around here.