[ICOM] DB9

[Tony Hwang]

Dan Cotsirilos K9DTC wrote:

> I need a expert computer guy to answer this question. I need a 
> straight thru female DB9 to female DB9 connector where pin 1 is pin 1 
> etc exactly the same at both ends. What is the correct terminology for 
> this cable? I bought one that is called "direct" and that is not the 
> right one, does anyone here know? Is it called a Serial Modem Cable?
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> Dan K9DTC
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Hi,
Direct connect RS232 cable is cross over one. You need a straight thru
DB9 F-F cable.  Why not make one yourself? Been LONG time since
working on RS232 serial stuff. My PC, Laptops don't even have serial 
port any more.
I use serial-USB adapter now.
73,
Tony, VE6CGX