[comp.sys.mac] RJ11 assemblies

pavlov@hscfvax.UUCP (840033@G.Pavlov) (11/18/87)

In article <222@doodah.UUCP>, kurt@doodah.UUCP (Kurt VanderSluis) writes:
> Several readers have commented on the utility and cost of PhoneNet.  I want
> to add my name to this list.  This stuff is GREAT.  We buy bulk RJ-11
> wire and cut to length.  You can crimp on connectors in seconds....

   One thing to watch out for if you get into this: make sure that the cut is
   absolutely clean, e.g., no bare wire showing beyond the end of the insula-
   tion.  It is very easy to "short" your connection, and end up with a bad
   cable...

     greg pavlov, fstrf, amherst, ny