Any reason you couldn't use a simple step-down transformer, maybe 1:12?
If we cannot afford to take care of Veterans, then we should stop making them. David C. Wilker Jr. USAF (RET) On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 15:00, Clark Martin <[email protected]> wrote: > > Istarian wrote: >> If you'll note I said it specified 9 volts AC, not DC. I'm guessing >> this has something to do with being connected to the phone line. If >> you know otherwise, feel free to clarify. > > 9 VAC is used because you can get + and - supply voltages from it > without using an inverter circuit. The minus supply is needed for the > serial port. Nothing to do with the phone line. > >> >> On Nov 9, 5:37 pm, Wolf <[email protected]> wrote: >>> most cordless telephone sets run on 9 volt DC adapters >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Istarian <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> So, I picked up an old modem for seventy-five cents with what appears >>>> to be a mac cable. It's a DB-25 to 8pin mini-din cable. The modem is a >>>> Practical Peripherals MC144MT II (14.4kbps). Can this be used with all >>>> serial port macs (I have an LCII and a Performa 6100/66)? And does >>>> anyone know where I can get an inexpensive 9v AC 1A wall plug power >>>> supply so I can see if it turns on? > > > > > -- > Clark Martin > Redwood City, CA, USA > Macintosh / Internet Consulting > > "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
