>Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:55:53 -0700 >From: Clark Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Finally, I don't have any terminators ;-) I understand they are easy >>enough to fabricate if you know what kind of resistor is required... >>Can anyone help me out there? >this by wiring a 120 ohm resistor across the LocalTalk pair on the >phone jack in the wall. The booklet also listed methods for maximum >lengths but for normal use in a home don't worry about it. To build a termination plug, take a 120 ohm resistor, as Clark mentioned, and a blank RJ11 plug which you can get at RS or most hardware stores that have a good wiring department. Insert the leads of the resistor (clip the extra length first) in the outer two slots/channels of the plug. Then you'll need a crimping tool to squeeze the plug down to close it so that it grips the leads. I've seen inexpensive, mostly plastic crimpers for under $10, but it still ends up being a bit of an investment if you don't already have one. On the other hand, once you have the crimper, you can build your own phone cables (provided you buy the cable and plugs) to any length you desire. An uncrimped plug will not plug into a socket, at least not without a great deal of force. I mention this in case you try to test the thing in a jack before crimping it. The plastic on top sticks up before it's been crimped. Jeff Walther -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
