[SFDXA] Cable for K4FK

[Kai Siwiak]

Cable found!  Thanks, Bill D, for the quick reply.
73
Kai

Kai Siwiak wrote:
> Hi Norm,
> I learned of the need only at the meeting.  So was that a yes? You will 
> donate the cable?  It should be about 5 ft long.
>
> No it is not advisable to make up your own cables with USB connectors.  
> The cable itself must be constructed with the correct pairs twisted, and 
> in the spec twist pitches. Otherwise we invite all kinds of RFI 
> problems.  This one will be used at K4FK with up to 1500 W transmitted.  
> I don't want to the the "we got lucky game" with RFI/EMC issues.
>
> 73
> Kai
>
> Norman Alexander wrote:
>   
>> Kai,
>>
>> Should have asked earlier.   A suggestion, I get all my similar cables 
>> from Marlin P. Jones here in Lake Park.  You might find it a good idea 
>> to go online check their catalog for cables and order a selection.  
>> USB family of cables, RCA types, and a bunch of DB 9, 15 and 25 
>> cables.  Also all kinds of jack adapters, mini to 1/4inch, 1/4in to 
>> mini (1/8) and made up cables mini to mini stereo and such.  Also cat 
>> 5 cables are available.  
>>
>> I have purchased a selection of these various cables in lengths from 
>> 3ft, 6ft, 10/12ft up to 100ft long.  These cables are so cheap 
>> (usually less then $3.00).  I find that even if they  do not have a 
>> cable termination combination I need I buy a cable with one correct 
>> connector and now I only have to assemble a connector to one end. Plus 
>> I often have the makings of a second cable from the part I cut off 
>> (plan ahead and buy it long enough for two cables.
>>
>> The also carry a broad range of DB connectors and all are very 
>> inexpensive - less $1
>>  
>> Regards,
>>
>> Norm
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *From:* Kai Siwiak <k.siwiak at ieee.org>
>> *To:* aSFDXA <SFDXA at mailman.qth.net>
>> *Sent:* Fri, March 9, 2012 12:08:14 PM
>> *Subject:* [SFDXA] Cable for K4FK
>>
>> Can anyone donate a USB jumper cable for our club station K4FK?
>>
>> Specs:  USB 2.0/1.0 (i.e., 4 wires)
>> Connector at computer end: USB Type "A"
>> Connector at second end: USB Type "B"
>> Ferrite RFI suppressor near the Type "B" USB connector.
>> A clam-shell RFI suppressor would be a suitable alternative.
>>
>> Please see the Figure under "Physical appearance" in
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus
>>
>> Thanks! and 73
>> Kai, KE4PT
>>
>>
>>
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