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From: mikey@bbimg
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Subject: Re: How long a Centronics cable can I u
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Date: Thu, 5-Jun-86 12:31:00 EDT
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I've seen printer cables up to 25 feet work OK on a TRS-80 Model II.  The 
only spec I've seen in print says 12 feet, but there are a lot of
variables.  For the 25 foot cable, the guy used the flat cable with every
pair twisted.  You can get that cable and it is easy to press on connectors.
The stuff we use here for our cables has every pair twisted, and every 2 feet 
there is a 2 inch section without the twist to press on IDC type connectors.


				Mike Yetsko  
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