[Scan-DC] Serial cables

[Rick Hansen]

Mike and Ron,

It may only take three pins, and use what's called software flow control. If 
so, the pins are usually 2, 3, and 7.

Good luck,

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ka3jjz at netscape.com>
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Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Serial cables


>  Ron if we take Rick's suggestion re ribbon cables, the 895 doesn't use 
> hardly any pins at all; I don't remember the pins offhand, but my FAQ on 
> Strong Signals has them...
>
> http://www.strongsignals.net/access/content/bc895faq.html
>
>  Of course, the obvious question is why do you need such a long length?
>
> 73s Mike
> links editor,Capitol Hill Monitors
> Utility Monitoring Central
> editor, Strong Signals software page
> moderator, Long Island Scanning Resources DC board
>
>
> --- KMD3JK at webtv.net wrote:
>
> From: KMD3JK at webtv.net
> Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 18:16:09 -0400
> To: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Scan-DC] Serial cables
>
> Hello FM's
> My name is Ron and I have been a lurker on this list off and on for
> quite awhile.I am getting started up again and I have a question to
> ask.I have a couple of old radios that I am trying to connect to my
> puter.The first is a Bearcat 895 xlt and the second is a Rat Shak pro
> 2035 with a OS board.I am having trouble finding serial cables in the
> length I need {15' to 20'}.I would appreciate any and all help.Thanks in
> advance.
> Ron in Hyattsville.
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