[ct-user] help with DXTelnet and DOS

[Jim Reisert AD1C]

--- Stuart Santelmann KC1F <kc1f at adelphia.net> wrote:

>     I have followed the instructions for DXTelnet, running it on a second
> computer through Windows, null modem adaptor on the DB9 cable, com port set
> up etc, and it's running OK on the Windows computer but no luck getting spots
> to show up on the DOS computer.  Is there anything I have overlooked that is
> not in the instructions ?  I have tried "TNC Remote"  "TNC Com", 9600 N 8 1

Hi Stu,

It's *NOT* a null modem cable.  You need a cross-over cable, one that connects
TxD of "A" to RxD of "B" and vice-versa.

73 - Jim AD1C


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