VT420, burned

From: Geoff Roberts <geoffrob_at_stmarks.pp.catholic.edu.au>
Date: Mon Jul 24 21:52:37 2000

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Ford" <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 3:48 AM
Subject: VT420, burned


> Is it possible to use one of these VT420 to test a LK401 keyboard,
without
> anything or anything too special connected to it?

Yes, no problem. Make a loopback connector, pin 2 to pin 3 on a db25.
OR In terminal setup (F3) Under communications setup, set local echo on.
Either way whatever you type will be displayed.

Picture tubes can be replaced, so hang on to the VT420's!

Cheers

Geoff Roberts
Computer Systems Manager
Saint Mark's College
Port Pirie,
South Australia
geoffrob_at_stmarks.pp.catholic.edu.au
netcafe_at_tell.net.au
ICQ: 1970476
Received on Mon Jul 24 2000 - 21:52:37 BST