[OZAPRS] RE: DATA PLUG

[Karl Ahamer]

Thanks Dave and all.Old mouse cable fits perfectly! Will be qrv from the
aircraft soon.

Cheers
Karl

-----Original Message-----
From: ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au] On
Behalf Of Dave Horsfall
Sent: Friday, 29 February 2008 8:27 PM
To: VK / ZL APRS Users
Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] RE: DATA PLUG

On Fri, 29 Feb 2008, Jim Tittsler wrote:

> It is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector.  One of the easiest (and cheapest) 
> ways to get one is to cut the cable off an old mouse or PS/2 style 
> keyboard.  This eliminates the hassle of soldering the mini-DIN 
> connector.

I've also found that you may need to reduce the diameter of the plug, so

that it will actually fit past the case and into the socket.  This was 
certainly true for my old FT-8100 (until some pond-scum decided he
needed 
it more than I did).

-- Dave
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