On Nov 28, 2008, at 22:38, Barry A. Wilson wrote: > I am assuming the reason they > don't have a cable with all pins connected to a DB-9 is because the > voltages > are different than with an RS-232 standard DB-9 serial connector and > they > don't want to be blamed for a radios damaged by connecting the radio > to a > computer or other device. >
The other reason they don't have this is when the speaker-mic cable is connected, the built-in mic and speaker on the HT don't work. When the RS232 cable is connected, they do. I do think they should have a combo cable or something for people that want mic and data at the same time. On Nov 28, 2008, at 13:16, Dr. Joe Mesh wrote: > > It turns out that the ONLY way we have found using any supplier to > do this > is to order the microphone cable from the GPS microphone. It is > perfect > for the application and provides nice leads to solder to on all of > the audio > in/out pins as well as the programming pins. These cables are > available > only from Icom either direct from parts or through Mark at the > Atlanta HRO > (or your favorite Candy Store I guess). Joe, If I'm reading this post right, you were able to buy the icom "part" that is a cable with the waterproof connector that is designed as a replacement for the GPS mic, but does not include the mic itself but bare wire on the other end. What's the part number and the price range on that, and how hard are they for icom dealers to get in stock? This may not be an empty connector, but it will probably have data, power, speaker and mic pins all wired and would be the next-best thing. thanks, ----- -debbie Debbie Fligor, n9dn A.R.E.S of Champaign County AEC OES/IL ARRL email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://n9dn.net/>
