On Fri, Apr 21, 2000 at 01:04:44AM +1000, Terry Collins wrote: 
> Hello Folks
> 
> I have a 30 metre fibre optic patch cable I would like tested before I
> plan on using it for anything serious.
> 
> Trouble is it is SCREW - not the normal lug and twist. Can anyone help
> out or put me onto a cheap source of the AUI-FO boxes with screw
> fitting?

I tested fibre cables by aiming one end at a bright light source,
and looking down the other end :)

I've had it work for all sorts of fibres, up to 40Km distant.

As for convertors, try RS components...maybe not that cheap though..

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