[OZAPRS] RE: DATA PLUG

[Philip Webb]

Hi all,

A word of warning.
That is what I thought, but it turned out in my case (keyboard cable) 
that the ground pin on the computer, was connected to the case of the 
plug, and on my radio -IC208H- this was PTT !! (Grounded).

Regards
Philip
VK4HPW

Jim Tittsler wrote:
> On Feb 29, 2008, at 18:49, Karl Ahamer wrote:
> 
>> Looking for a plug (or cable with plug) to connect a tracker to the
>> FT817 data socket in the rear.What type of plug is this? Where to get
>> the plug or cable?
> 
> 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.
> 
> 73, Jim
> 
> --Jim Tittsler  ZL2IA/AI8A    Gisborne                GPG: 0x01159DB6
> http://www.qsl.net/7j1ajh/                       QRP/Satellites/APRS
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> 
> 
> 
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