Re: Length of nullmodemcable

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From: MARTYN DISSINGTON
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 13:11

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prophet@wizzcat.prima.ruhr.de (Jens Georg) wrote:



>
>	I just want to know, if I can use a serial cable including RTS/CTS lines
>	with the length of nearly 30 meters for this. I have heard that a serial
>	connection has the big advantage of working on long distances, too.
>
>	Is it possible to connect two Amigas with their standard serial ports
>	on this distance without installing additional hardware like amplifiers ? 
>

I've used around a 20 meter cable between a 500 and 4000/030 for stunt car
racer etc. and i've not had any problems.


Martyn Dissington.

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Subject: Re: Length of nullmodemcable
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 13:11:00 GMT
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