[Elecraft] Serial Port - DB-9 vs. RJ-45

[Bill Coleman]

On Jun 21, 2006, at 7:31 PM, N2EY at aol.com wrote:

> Four problems with using an RJ-45 for the port on the K2:
>
> - Only 8 wires
> - Not shielded
> - Could be mistaken for something else just as easily as a DB-9

Don't use it as a serial port -- use it as a 10BaseT connection.
>
> And now the big one:
>
> Crimping an RJ-45 plug requires a special tool (mine "only" cost  
> $30), and
> the plugs are one-shot items. DB-9 is no harder to solder than a PC  
> board, no
> special tool, and you can reuse them.

I just buy pre-fabbed RJ-45 jumpers, the can be found at any computer  
store, and at most better home improvement stores.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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