Doesn't the '9000 use a straight through RS-232 cable? If so, just add an extension. The RS-232 spec allows seperation up to 50 feet so adding a 100 foot piece won't hurt anything. 73, de Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://n0nb.us/index.html