[Trlog] Multi-networking cabling

[RGrace-WA6OWM]

We used CAT3 UTP. Total length was 50 meters with four RJ-45 jacks spaced at
16.5 meters.
Four Laptops running W2K. One built in COM port, second COM port, Radio CAT,
supplied via USB-RS232 converter. No special RF precautions. All HF and 6
Meter Transmitter were in the 150 Watt Class. 2-meters and above used 25-50
watt tranceivers (IC-706/FT847). Antennas apx 15 meters distance. TR-Log
V6.79.

Jack 1-Pin 2 wired to Jack 3-Pin 3, Jack 3-Pin 2 wired to Jack 4-Pin 3,
Jack 4-Pin 2 wired to Jack 2-Pin 3, Jack 2-Pin 2 wired to Jack 1-Pin 3.

 Jack-1      Blue Pair          Jack-3
    2===========================3    2=============3
                     Green Pair
    5==============5==============5================5
                                 Orange Pair
    3============2    3============================2
                 Jack-2                          Jack-4

DB-9 to RJ45, Pin 2-2,  3-3,  5-5
RJ-45 Jumper, Pin 2-to-3

Simple and worked very well.

73 - Ray, WA6OWM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony Rodgers" <arodgers at mac.com>
To: "TR-Log" <trlog at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 11:37 PM
Subject: [Trlog] Multi-networking cabling


> Hi there,
>
> I would like to hear what multi stations are using for reliable
> computer-to-computer cabling for their TRLog multi network. Currently,
> we use dongles that convert DB-9 to RCA, but I'd like to hear
> alternative cabling/connector types (CAT5/RJ45? Coax/BNC?) and layouts
> (daisy chain? central hub?)
>
> 73 de VA7IRL,
> --
> Anthony Rodgers
> Email: VA7IRL at rac.ca
> iChat/AIM/MSN ID: arodgers at mac.com
>
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