Aloha Eric,
You wrote, in part:
> Hi, Jim,
>
> I took a look at the online manual for it and it will probably
> do the job. However, you aren't out of the woods just
> yet because on the Z3801 side you'll have to block all
> signals but TxD, RxD and Gnd.
> A simple breakout box to pass 2, 3, and 7 (for RS232)
> would be okay.
> Note also that your wire has to be null-modem -- the
> clock is DTE -- to connect to your computer.
> (P.S. Jim, can you breadboard something externally? )
Oh my! Eric, this just becomes more and more silly!
Yes, I can work pretty well with external perf board;
have done that a bit already since my vision went South, hi.
I have no idea what you mean about "block all signals but...";
and what is this about "wire has to be null-modem -- the
clock is DTE -- to connect to your computer."
I am starting to believe I am in over my head; but, I have
already put the hp Z3801A on order!
Is there some less costly solution for me? I mean something
I can do that won't require my XYL getting involved? She
is a great gal, but at 66 already has her hands full trying
to keep order at the hospital, hi! She is more than willing
to help (already has done a bit of a mod inside the RX-340
for me), but it is a chore for both of us. And, I am older than
that, hi!
With large enough parts and wires, I can do it, if I can see
them!
73, Jim KH7M
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