The cable used by the dectalk express is not a straight through rj 45 cable. It is rather DEC's own connector. The tab has been moved to one side. I think a standard RJ 45 connector wouldn't work. Because, I believe it is a twist rather than a straight through cable. And, as stated in an earlier message, it is only 6 contacts. Terry -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Wood [mailto:cpt.kirk@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 9:30 AM To: speakup at braille.uwo.ca Subject: Re: Voice Synthesizers If the cable in question is a striaght through cable using rj45 connectors I would highly recomend going and getting a standard Cat5 patch cable in the desired length. This will meet your needs perfectly. If in doubt it is easy. Go to the store with the unit and check it out. The cost is a few minutes time to find out. The cable shouldn't run more then a few dollars if you choose grey. A little more for other colors. One option you might consider is getting a snagless cable. It will cost a couple more dollars, but is designed so the tab that holds the cable in won't catch on things and will be less likely to break. -- Kirk Wood Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net ------------------ Seek simplicity -- and distrust it. Alfred North Whitehead _______________________________________________ Speakup mailing list Speakup at braille.uwo.ca http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
