[aprssig] Re: APRS Standard Connectors?

[Curt, WE7U]

On Wed, 30 Nov 2005, Bill Vodall wrote:

> I guess if the pin is typically an output and the voltage available
> would seem to be just a "stuck high/low" condition it would be fairly
> safe.

The voltages are fine, it's the currents that could cause a problem.
RS-232 drivers are supposed to be current-limited at 7mA or so per
pin as I recall.  You may end up connecting devices that depend on
that limit to prevent damage.

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