> From: Spencer Carter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: PB 1400 to control a radio receiver?
> 
> I'd like to use my PB 1400 to control a shortwave radio 
> receiver--namely a JRC NRD-525. The radio connects to a PC with an 
> RS-232c connector.
> 
> I have tried using my SCSI/Dock adapter with the RS-232c, but the 
> receiver doesn't show up as a SCSI device in the Apple System 
> Profiler. Also, when using Zterm to try to "talk" to the radio, it 
> only looks for serial port devices.
> 
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The serial port on a Mac is the RS-232 (or equivalent) port. You don't
want to use the SCSI port. Do a google search and you are sure to find
info. For starters, try:
http://francis.courtois.free.fr/jc1/serial/Resources/DIN8toDB25.html
Greg

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