they're easy to get, it's not much in there, in fact, if you know some one 
who will make that up, or if you can make one up, you can cram it in to a 
DB9 connector if you want.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TMG707 Question


> the cable has a converter built in, so you can't just make one up easily.
> the din plug on the end is a regular ps2 connecter like the ones used for
> computer keyboards.
> However, the converter, which is a level converter is probably built into
> the 25 pin connecter and  it requires a couple of chips, some caps and
> resistors.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 7:12 AM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMG707 Question
>
>
>> Lou,
>>
>> You'll definitely need the programming cable since the plug on the
>> other end is some sort of DIN connector.  You could probably make one
>> up, but in my opinion it's easier to just get the cable.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On Sunday 6/4/06 22:45 Louis Kim Kline wrote:
>> >Hi.
>> >
>> >I ordered a Kenwood TMG707 with VS3 voice synthesizer on
>> >Friday.  Unfortunately, I guess the adrenlin rush got the better of me
> and
>> >I forgot to order the programming cable.  Is it a specialized 
>> >proprietary
>> >cable or just a run-of-the-mill RS232 serial cable?
>> >
>> >I think I want the programming capability with the computer even though 
>> >I
>> >could program it from the radio.  My experiences of late has been that I
>> >can usually program these radios faster and easier from my laptop
> computer.
>> >
>> >73, de Lou K2LKK
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Louis Kim Kline
>> >A.R.S. K2LKK
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