[Fourlanders] Looking for an 8 pin mini DIN plug

[Randal - N4AC]

How many pins does the standard PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors have?
Could that possibly fit the bill?



On 1/7/10 2:27 PM, "Jim Worsham" <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> It is for the PGM port that is used to update the flash memory with the
> latest firmware update.  You can buy the cable for $30 from HRO but I found
> info on the internet on how to make one.  The hardest part is finding the 8
> pin mini DIN plug.  Push comes to shove I will spring for the $30 but that
> makes me feel like a utility operator.  Next thing you know I will be buying
> premade coax cables with PL259s on the ends.
> 
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
> 
> It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart
> you are.  If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.
> Richard P. Feynman
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rogers, Ron [mailto:RR124640 at ncr.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 8:40 AM
> To: wa4kxy at bellsouth.net; 'Fourlanders'
> Subject: RE: [Fourlanders] Looking for an 8 pin mini DIN plug
> 
>  Jim,
> There are a couple of 8 pin connectors referred to as "mini-DIN".
> Some are keyed and some are not.
> 
> Which port on the rear of the 2000 is this to plug into ? I can then look up
> the diagram of the back panel.
> 
> If it is the same as the Kenwood mini-DIN that is used for the data port
> connections, I may have a couple of those I got from MCM Electronics.
> 
> 
> Ron  
> WW8RR
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 3:44 AM
> To: 'Fourlanders'
> Subject: [Fourlanders] Looking for an 8 pin mini DIN plug
> 
> I am looking for an 8 pin mini DIN plug to make a cable for the FT2000.
> Anyone got one they can part with?
> 
>  
> 
> 73
> 
> Jim, W4KXY
> 
>  
> 
> It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart
> you are.  If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.
> 
> Richard P. Feynman
> 
>  
> 
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