Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port - DB-9 vs. RJ-45

On Jun 21, 2006, at 7:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Four problems with using an RJ-45 for the port on the K2: - Only 8 wires - Not shielded - Could be mistaken for something else just as easily as a DB-9 Don't use it as a serial port -- use it as a 10BaseT connection. And now the big one

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port - DB-9 vs. RJ-45

mper - the cables can come pre-crimped. Just solder the other connector on the other end. 73, James KB2FCV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:31:36 EDT Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port - DB-9 vs. RJ-45 Four problems with u

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port - DB-9 vs. RJ-45

Four problems with using an RJ-45 for the port on the K2: - Only 8 wires - Not shielded - Could be mistaken for something else just as easily as a DB-9 And now the big one: Crimping an RJ-45 plug requires a special tool (mine "only" cost $30), and the plugs are one-shot items. DB-9 is no harder