28 Jun
2023
28 Jun
'23
12:23 p.m.
Meanwhile, on AUI cables: the difficulty with plugging
a transceiver into the Pro is that the Pro uses regular nuts, for a plug that secures by
screws. That's non-standard, since the AUI spec calls for the "turret" and
sliding latch type. So a standard AUI cable wouldn't be a real cure because you'd
still have that mismatch.
Yup, it's a DEC thing, however the DEQNA cab kits do the proper cam and
lock interface. I thought about removing the nuts, but went with
ordering a cable and I'll pull the studs off it to make it work. Sub
optimal but that is DEC (also I remember AUI cables did come with screws
so other vendors did this in the early days as well)
Ordered from Ebay, all well. Next step is to start figuring out how to
VMR the POS.SYS file and see how the drivers are in there.
CZ
A simple solution is an adapter. I bought one from
L-com: https://www.l-com.com/d-sub-aui-to-db15-adapter-male-female which says that it is
"discontinued" but also shows "available: 11" so perhaps you can still
get one. Failing that, an option would be to get a "socket saver" -- which is
just a thin device with a connector at each end, intended to save the device connectors
from wear -- and remove the transceiver-side fastener so the transceiver can plug in.
That second option doesn't give you a secure attachment but it's likely good
enough.
paul