With the DB9 shell, the 232 chip, perf board and bits and pieces you are
looking at about $20 from digikey delivered. With the distraction of
soldering, testing and assembly the MFJ is probably the best route.

Steve wrote:
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:X9Xec.596$uF3.458@lakeread04...

Steve,

I use an MFJ-5383I
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/produc...odid=MFJ-5383I

The price has gone up since I got mine 5 years ago but it looks like the


Still looks good an more reasonable than the unit Icom is offer. I may go
this route.. I am always up for building my on projects but it's 160 mile
round trip to the nearest elex supply place and anything you order online is
now padded with S/H that is more than the parts.

Thanks to all who responded.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions




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