[Ham-Mac] Need Part Number for data cable

[Chris Smolinski]

>On 3/12/07 5:14 PM, "Chris Smolinski" <csmolinski at blackcatsystems.com>
>wrote:
>
>>>  I have a Keyspan USA-28X USB/Serial Adapter with two Mini Din-8 connectors.
>>>  I have been trying to find a data cable with a DB-9 on the other end to be
>>>  attached to a Kenwood TS-570S.  I tried a Newton-to-PC cable and it did not
>>>  work.  Several on the Kenwood reflector have said modem cables will not
>>>  work.  I am trying to interface some Mac OSX software to control the TS-570
>>>  from the desktop.
>>>
>>>  Sure could use a Radio Shack or CompUSA part number for a cable to go
>>>  between the Keyspan USA-28X and the Kenwood TS-570S(G).
>>
>>  Sounds like you need a Mac modem cable.
>
>Chris,
>
>The PC guys on the Kenwood reflector say a modem cable will not work.  I
>assume a PC modem and Mac modem cable have the same pin to pin connections.
>They claim a straight though cable is required and I cannot find one with
>the right connectors.

A modem cable is a straight thru cable (as opposed to a null modem cable).

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Chris Smolinski
Black Cat Systems
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