Re: 6pack query

[Ralf Baechle DL5RB <ralf@linux-mips.org>]

On Tue, Nov 01, 2005 at 10:20:40AM -0400, Chuck Hast wrote:

> This is great, as soon as I get my floating dock project done (hope to have
> it in the water today) I will pull those patches and do it, and give it a try.
> 
> I do have a question, I assume that since it is RS-232 the usual distance
> (wire requirements) hold. Is there any timing limitation that I should be aware
> of over a long (15-30m) wire? This will allow me to place the TNC's near the
> radios and not down where the switch is located, reducing the amount of signal
> loss in the coax. (and keeping cost of coax down.

The RS-232 limit is given by the electric properties of your wiring and
also the drivers.  Modern PCs frequently seem to have rather marginal
RS323 port receiver & drivers.  Starting a certain length you may also have
to worry if they're potencially are a receiving antenna for a shortwave
station nearby ...

> By way English is my second language too, I speak a variant of Cracker as
> first language and Spanish and English as second ones... B=]
> 
> In a more serious mind... I would not worry much about the language, I
> murder the mother tongue about as much as anyone, and will hold it against
> no one...

My every other word is "bloody" so I guess my British accent is quite
perfect ;-)

73 de DL5RB op Ralf

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