[PCR-1000] PCR1000 serial cable substitute? Shielding problem?

[Paulo]

Hi all,

I�ve been using another cable instead a original one, with no problem at all
too.

Check the cable you buy, and if you can, buy another one.

73�s
Paul.
Sao Paulo, Brazil.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Pres Waterman" <presw@112motors.com>
To: <pcr-1000@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 12:31 AM
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] PCR1000 serial cable substitute? Shielding problem?


>
> Just bought a used PCR1000 for cheap ($150) at a hamfest minus the
original
> serial cable.
>
> Good deal!
>
>  I've tried 2 "off the shelf" (Belkin and Radio Shack) 9 pin male to
female
> serial cables and either the radio, or the cable, is emitting horrible RF
> interference throughout the SW bands. Icom wants $35 for the original
cable.
> Would the original cable solve my interference problems?
>
> I have used random cables with no problem. Are you sure the antenna is far
> away and shielded lead-in?
>
> Thanks
>
> Pres Waterman, W2PW
> c/o 112 Motors, LLC
> Long Island Ford, Kia and Used Dealer
>
> GO BILLS!
>
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