Thanks Don
I guess this might have seemed like a good April fools joke, but actually,
they do this with many other wire type interfaces. This includes Ethernet
and RS-232. So if the drivers are fiber are affordable, I think it could be
done.
If anyone has any data of the required rise times or prop delays between
the devices, plese let me know. I may try something along this line.
Tom, KG3V
On Apr 3, 2009 10:37am, Don Wilhelm <
[hidden email]> wrote:
> Tom,
> Pulse shaping as well as 'turnaround time' on the AUXBUS signal is
> important. Extra cable length adds to the capacitance and will round over
> the shape of the data pulses.
> Your proposed solution for using optical converters and cable may be a
> potential solution, but as far as I know has not been tested.
> You are certainly welcome to try it, and if you do, I would encourage you
> to share your results. I would be particularly interested in any data you
> could find on data distortion and delay times through such a system.
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
[hidden email] wrote:
> Has anyone tried REALLY extending the cable between the K2 and the KAT-2?
> I would like to separate mine by 20 or 30 feet. What I want to do is get
> the KAT-2 and all the antenna conectors off of my oprating table, and
> close to the exit point of the shack.
> I have heard the main concerns are noise (pickup and radiation) and
> timing. It would seem that using optical converters and optical cable
> might take care of both.
> Any thoughts??
> 73,
> Tom, KG3V
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