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From: akeef@asd.wpafb.af.mil (Earle Ake)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Homebrew Cables
Message-ID: <17994@louie.udel.EDU>
Date: 19 Jun 89 15:27:34 GMT
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Alan,

     I don't know how far you could extend your AMIGA external drive
cable without degradation.  If it goes by the standards of RS232C,
you could get away with 50 feet or so!  I believe it would be safe to
assume that a distance of 10 or 15 feet would be reasonable if you
needed that much.  As far as DB23 connectors go, I may be able to help.
In Dayton, Ohio we have an annual event called HamVention where a lot
of HAM radio operators meet and have a large swap meet.  They also enjoy
computers as well.  There were 3 dealers set up this year that had DB23
connectors.  Here are the addresses and phone numbers of the three.  I
don't work for any of them, I am just providing information.

                 CNE
                 305 University Blvd
                 Glassboro, NewJersey 08028
                 (609) 881-6779

                 "D" Connectors
                  23 Pin Female  .65/each .575/each quantity ten or more
                  23 Pin Male    .75/each .625/each quantity ten or more

                 "D" Connectors with hood
                  DB23 Female 3.50/each
                  DB23 Male   3.00/each

                 LTRON
                 8245 Brookside Rd.
                 Elkins Park, PA 19117
                 (215) 671-1613
                 (215) 924-4000

                 Prices about the same as "CNE"

                 Bill Barrick
                 13 Lafayette Drive
                 Phoenixville, PA 19460
                 (215) 933-0369

                 Again prices about the same as "CNE"

     I know the prices for "CNE" only because I have their catalog. Hope
this helps you and anyone else out that needs DB23 connectors for their
AMIGA.

                                            -Earle Ake
                                            akeef@asd.wpafb.af.mil