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One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe? Thanks.
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As I recall, it was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort of offset to it. Good luck.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Steven Johnson
Sent: January-19-20 8:52 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe? Thanks.
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Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old cables and electronic relics from the 1980s
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Monte Single Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:06 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called As I recall, it was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort of offset to it. Good luck. One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe? Thanks.
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Oh wow! I used to know what that end was
called because I had a company called Stonewall Cables make me a couple.
I'm going to dig around and see if I can't find out what it is.
No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things might appear to be,
you are always being moved toward magnificence. Always.
Rhonda
Byrne
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:10
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable,
what is the phone jack end called
Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should probably
check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old cables and
electronic relics from the 1980s
As I recall, it was
a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort of
offset to it.
Good
luck.
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have
some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable
that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end,
and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that
the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack.
I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of
the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe?
Thanks.
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Years ago when I use to have the tech talk
external I purchased a cable for it that's much longer than the one that
comes with it. I have to go through my mass of cables, since I think I have it.
If I find it I'll let you know, and sell it to you for $10. This cable is new.
if you have any questions just ask.
Wayne
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:10
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable,
what is the phone jack end called
Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should probably
check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old cables and
electronic relics from the 1980s
As I recall, it was
a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort of
offset to it.
Good
luck.
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have
some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable
that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end,
and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that
the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack.
I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of
the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe?
Thanks.
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Good morning Kay and Wayne. Kay, if you figure out what that jack was called I would be grateful because there is a company here in the Inland Northwest that I think can manufacture a cable for me that would do the trick. Wayne, if you find that old cable, I have 10 bucks that is burning a hole in my pocket.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of wayne Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:49 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called Years ago when I use to have the tech talk external I purchased a cable for it that's much longer than the one that comes with it. I have to go through my mass of cables, since I think I have it. If I find it I'll let you know, and sell it to you for $10. This cable is new. if you have any questions just ask. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old cables and electronic relics from the 1980s As I recall, it was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort of offset to it. Good luck. One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe? Thanks.
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Steven,
Please understand that this is an old message but
here is the info that I found. I have a couple DecTalk Expresses around
here and I use them every day. The message follows.
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-----Original Message----- From: Mike Osborn
[mailto:mike.osborn@...] Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 11:17
PM To: boughtandsoldbytheblind@...Subject:
[boughtandsoldbytheblind] DecTalk Express Cable and Connector Last
February I did some research into locating such things as the
cables, connector, and battery pack for the DecTalk Express. I had real
good luck on the cables, but the battery pack has turned difficult at
best. First the good news and I am copying a couple of folks who
requested this specific information: Cable supplier: www.stonewallcable.comThe primary cable for the DTE
is generically called an MMJ to MMJ, but carries a DEC part number
BC16E. The part is usually ordered as a BC16E-10, -25, or - whatever,
where the "-XX" indicates the length in feet. Stonewall Cable uses a part
number is SC-7021 and then you tell them how many feet you want it to
be. I chose to get a 10 foot. The pricing is $5.50 plus 20 cents
per foot, ergo a 10 foot cable was $7.50. Next we have that funky little
connecter that you can't buy at Radio Shack. Generically this is called an
MMJ to DB-9F. The DEC part number is DEC H8571-J and
the Stonewall Cable part number is SC-9444-J. The price on this piece
is $12.95. Shipping is whatever you want, but I like and they will provide
USPS Priority Mail at the reasonable rate of $7.85 (this was last
Feb.). I was going to order up a batch of cables and connectors, but when
no one found an immediate need last Feb. I dropped the idea. It's
probably just as well that each person handle there own. Stonewall
takes credit cards and their phone number is toll free 800-525-3303. I
loved there internet order form, but I also have the benefit of a couple of
eyes. If I come up with a reasonable solution to the battery problem I
will send it out. $115.00 plus shipping for the battery pack is
outrageous. By the way, your savings by using Stonewall will be about
$44, where authorized DecTalk suppliers are quoting $50 for the adapter and
$14 for the cable. Mike "Mr. Frugal" Osborn
No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things might appear to be,
you are always being moved toward magnificence. Always.
Rhonda
Byrne
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:52
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable,
what is the phone jack end called
Good morning Kay and Wayne. Kay, if you figure out
what that jack was called I would be grateful because there is a company here
in the Inland Northwest that I think can manufacture a cable for me that would
do the trick. Wayne, if you find that old cable, I have 10 bucks that is
burning a hole in my pocket.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
<main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of wayne
Sent:
Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:49 AM
To:
main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what
is the phone jack end called
Years ago when I use
to have the tech talk external I purchased a cable for it that's much
longer than the one that comes with it. I have to go through my mass of
cables, since I think I have it. If I find it I'll let you know, and sell it
to you for $10. This cable is new. if you have any questions just
ask.
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January
19, 2020 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called
Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should
probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old
cables and electronic relics from the 1980s
As I recall, it
was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort
of offset to it.
Good
luck.
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to
have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the
cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on
one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I
know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone
jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is
the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe?
Thanks.
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Looks like Stonewall Cable in New Hampshire is alive and well. This message from Mr. Osborn is extremely helpful. I think I will try to call them tomorrow and give them the nomenclature that you just sent me. I may order 3 or 4 of them, and still purchase Wayne’s if he finds it. As for the battery pack, that will probably turn out to be more difficult, but I can be fairly resourceful. Thank you Kay.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 8:01 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called Please understand that this is an old message but here is the info that I found. I have a couple DecTalk Expresses around here and I use them every day. The message follows. -----Original Message-----
From: Mike Osborn [mailto:mike.osborn@...]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 11:17 PM
To:
boughtandsoldbytheblind@...
Subject: [boughtandsoldbytheblind] DecTalk Express Cable and Connector
Last February I did some research into locating such things as the cables,
connector, and battery pack for the DecTalk Express. I had real good luck
on the cables, but the battery pack has turned difficult at best. First the
good news and I am copying a couple of folks who requested this specific
information:
Cable supplier:
www.stonewallcable.com
The primary cable for the DTE is generically called an MMJ to MMJ, but
carries a DEC part number BC16E. The part is usually ordered as a BC16E-10,
-25, or - whatever, where the "-XX" indicates the length in feet. Stonewall
Cable uses a part number is SC-7021 and then you tell them how many feet you
want it to be. I chose to get a 10 foot. The pricing is $5.50 plus 20
cents per foot, ergo a 10 foot cable was $7.50. Next we have that funky
little connecter that you can't buy at Radio Shack. Generically this is
called an MMJ to DB-9F. The DEC part number is DEC H8571-J and the
Stonewall Cable part number is SC-9444-J. The price on this piece is
$12.95. Shipping is whatever you want, but I like and they will provide USPS
Priority Mail at the reasonable rate of $7.85 (this was last Feb.).
I was going to order up a batch of cables and connectors, but when no one
found an immediate need last Feb. I dropped the idea. It's probably just as
well that each person handle there own. Stonewall takes credit cards and
their phone number is toll free 800-525-3303. I loved there internet order
form, but I also have the benefit of a couple of eyes.
If I come up with a reasonable solution to the battery problem I will send
it out. $115.00 plus shipping for the battery pack is outrageous. By the
way, your savings by using Stonewall will be about $44, where authorized
DecTalk suppliers are quoting $50 for the adapter and $14 for the cable.
Mike "Mr. Frugal" Osborn No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things might appear to be, you are always being moved toward magnificence. Always.
Rhonda Byrne ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called Good morning Kay and Wayne. Kay, if you figure out what that jack was called I would be grateful because there is a company here in the Inland Northwest that I think can manufacture a cable for me that would do the trick. Wayne, if you find that old cable, I have 10 bucks that is burning a hole in my pocket. Years ago when I use to have the tech talk external I purchased a cable for it that's much longer than the one that comes with it. I have to go through my mass of cables, since I think I have it. If I find it I'll let you know, and sell it to you for $10. This cable is new. if you have any questions just ask. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old cables and electronic relics from the 1980s As I recall, it was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort of offset to it. Good luck. One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe? Thanks.
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Not a problem. Glad to help and hope you find
what you need. Take care.
No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things might appear to be,
you are always being moved toward magnificence. Always.
Rhonda
Byrne
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 10:10
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable,
what is the phone jack end called
Looks like Stonewall Cable in New Hampshire is alive and
well. This message from Mr. Osborn is extremely helpful. I think I
will try to call them tomorrow and give them the nomenclature that you just
sent me. I may order 3 or 4 of them, and still purchase Wayne’s if he
finds it. As for the battery pack, that will probably turn out to be
more difficult, but I can be fairly resourceful. Thank you
Kay.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
<main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Kay
Malmquist
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 8:01 AM
To:
main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what
is the phone jack end called
Please understand
that this is an old message but here is the info that I found. I have a
couple DecTalk Expresses around here and I use them every day. The
message follows.
-----Original
Message-----
From: Mike Osborn [mailto:mike.osborn@...]
Sent:
Friday, November 14, 2003 11:17 PM
To:
boughtandsoldbytheblind@...
Subject:
[boughtandsoldbytheblind] DecTalk Express Cable and Connector
Last
February I did some research into locating such things as the
cables,
connector, and battery pack for the DecTalk Express. I had
real good luck
on the cables, but the battery pack has turned difficult at
best. First the
good news and I am copying a couple of folks who
requested this specific
information:
Cable supplier:
www.stonewallcable.com
The primary cable for
the DTE is generically called an MMJ to MMJ, but
carries a DEC part number
BC16E. The part is usually ordered as a BC16E-10,
-25, or - whatever,
where the "-XX" indicates the length in feet. Stonewall
Cable uses a part
number is SC-7021 and then you tell them how many feet you
want it to
be. I chose to get a 10 foot. The pricing is $5.50 plus
20
cents per foot, ergo a 10 foot cable was $7.50. Next we have that
funky
little connecter that you can't buy at Radio Shack. Generically this
is
called an MMJ to DB-9F. The DEC part number is DEC H8571-J
and the
Stonewall Cable part number is SC-9444-J. The price on this
piece is
$12.95. Shipping is whatever you want, but I like and they will
provide USPS
Priority Mail at the reasonable rate of $7.85 (this was last
Feb.).
I was going to order up a batch of cables and connectors, but
when no one
found an immediate need last Feb. I dropped the idea.
It's probably just as
well that each person handle there own.
Stonewall takes credit cards and
their phone number is toll free
800-525-3303. I loved there internet order
form, but I also have the
benefit of a couple of eyes.
If I come up with a reasonable solution to
the battery problem I will send
it out. $115.00 plus shipping for the
battery pack is outrageous. By the
way, your savings by using
Stonewall will be about $44, where authorized
DecTalk suppliers are quoting
$50 for the adapter and $14 for the cable.
Mike "Mr. Frugal"
Osborn
No matter where you are, no matter how difficult things
might appear to be, you are always being moved toward magnificence.
Always.
Rhonda Byrne
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January
19, 2020 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called
Good morning Kay and Wayne. Kay, if you figure out
what that jack was called I would be grateful because there is a company
here in the Inland Northwest that I think can manufacture a cable for me
that would do the trick. Wayne, if you find that old cable, I have 10
bucks that is burning a hole in my pocket.
Years ago when I
use to have the tech talk external I purchased a cable for it that's
much longer than the one that comes with it. I have to go through my mass of
cables, since I think I have it. If I find it I'll let you know, and sell it
to you for $10. This cable is new. if you have any questions just
ask.
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January
19, 2020 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end
called
Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should
probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old
cables and electronic relics from the 1980s
As I recall, it
was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort
of offset to it.
Good
luck.
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to
have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that
the cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female
on one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the
Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but
bigger than a phone jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the
Dectalk. What is the name of the end that fits the Dectalk?
RJ11 or RJ12 maybe? Thanks.
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I think it's the saame size as the RJ-45 but the spring clip is off
to one side tather than in the center.
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On 1/19/2020 8:51 AM, Steven Johnson
wrote:
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk
external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem
to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port
on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind
of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk
end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack.
I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is
the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12
maybe? Thanks.
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I bought one of these special cables from DEC (digital equipment
corporation) back in the 90s.
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On 1/19/2020 9:10 AM, Steven Johnson
wrote:
Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should
probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers
full of old cables and electronic relics from the 1980s
As
I recall, it was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was
not standard, it has a sort of offset to it.
Good
luck.
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk
external to have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem
to remember that the cable that connects it to the serial port
on the PC has a 9 pin female on one end, and a phone jack kind
of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I know that the Dectalk
end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone jack.
I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is
the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12
maybe? Thanks.
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I found the dec talk express cable, it's a new
cable with the 9 pin adapter. I bought it new but never got to use it. Oh
yeah, and it's a longer cable. It wasn't long after I purchased this cable that
my dec talk express needed major repairs, so I purchased a double talk. If
you need it I think I still have the electrical adapter. As for the dec
talk express when Dan Werich told me that a new dec talk battery would cost me
$115 for just the battery, and the ac jack was shorting out. His best guess was
that the repairs were going to run about $200 or more. I believe I through it
out, I'm not sure. If I do come across it you're welcome to it. I'm ready to
ship you the cable. I'm not going to charge you anything, I'm just glad I could
help. Just let me know where to ship too, and if you want to send your address
off list my email address is
Wayne
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 7:52
AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable,
what is the phone jack end called
Good morning Kay and Wayne. Kay, if you figure out
what that jack was called I would be grateful because there is a company here
in the Inland Northwest that I think can manufacture a cable for me that would
do the trick. Wayne, if you find that old cable, I have 10 bucks that is
burning a hole in my pocket.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io
<main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of wayne
Sent:
Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:49 AM
To:
main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Dectalk cable, what
is the phone jack end called
Years ago when I use
to have the tech talk external I purchased a cable for it that's much
longer than the one that comes with it. I have to go through my mass of
cables, since I think I have it. If I find it I'll let you know, and sell it
to you for $10. This cable is new. if you have any questions just
ask.
----- Original
Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January
19, 2020 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk]
Dectalk cable, what is the phone jack end called
Thanks Monte. That’s a shame. I should
probably check with my old friends who I know to have drawers full of old
cables and electronic relics from the 1980s
As I recall, it
was a proprietary cable; the rj45 type end was not standard, it has a sort
of offset to it.
Good
luck.
One of my buddies is sending me a Dectalk external to
have some fun with, but it has no cables. I seem to remember that the
cable that connects it to the serial port on the PC has a 9 pin female on
one end, and a phone jack kind of RJ45 looking plug for the Dectalk. I
know that the Dectalk end was smaller than the RJ45, but bigger than a phone
jack. I’m trying to find a cable to hook up the Dectalk. What is
the name of the end that fits the Dectalk? RJ11 or RJ12 maybe?
Thanks.
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