its not necesarily proprietary, since the sort of cable and converter that
is used is a common type.
There is an rs232 converter built into the cable, and they are availible for
around $35.
The end that plugs into the radio is a din connecter, similar to a ps2
keyboard type connecter.  the other end plugs into the serial port on the
PC.
They can be built for substantially less then $35, but you would likely need
assistance putting together the small board with the converter chips on it.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: question on TMV7A programming interface cable


> Hi Group,
>
> I have 2 TMV 7A radios and I am wondering if the cable you are talking
about
> is proprietary.  If not, what kind of cable is it and where can you get
one?
>
> Thanks much!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:06 PM
> Subject: Re: question on TMV7A programming interface cable
>
>
> just insert the plug into the jack on the tmv7a and turn it until the
groov
> on the plug and the one in the jack line up...you would have to use a
hammer
> to bend the pins in that thing, and as long as you feel it in, its just
> fine.
> I think the groove is at the top, or the side 90 degrees from up.
> 73
> Colin, CF6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 7:47 AM
> Subject: question on TMV7A programming interface cable
>
>
> > Hi, all.
> >
> > I have a quick question about the TMV7A programming interface cable.
> >
> > What is the correct way to plug it into the TMV7A?
> >
> > I notice that the male end of the cable is a type of mini din plug, and
I
> > just want to be sure to plug it in correctly without damaging the pins.
> >
> > I notice that there's a little indentation around the top of the plug,
but
> > don't know if that means anything, and how it should be oriented.
> >
> > Thanks, guys, and please forgive these rather elementary-sounding
> questions.
> >
> > This computer programming thing is really neat;  I wish I had done it
> years
> > ago.  Would have saved myself many headaches in terms of re-programming
> > things when settings had been lost for whatever reason.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> >
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