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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: jwinter on January 22, 2006, 02:48:23 AM

Title: amiga 1000
Post by: jwinter on January 22, 2006, 02:48:23 AM

Hello,

I just got an amiga 1000 from ebay. I used to have one back in 1986 and loved it. So I got one for old time sake. However it did not come with a keyboard cable. I thought I remember it just being a phone cable but this one it skinner then the standard phone cables I have. Can anyone help with the problem.
Thanks. I can be reached at mywebemail@mac.com

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: InTheSand on January 22, 2006, 03:07:32 AM

Hi,

It appears to be an RJ-11 (http://www.ntrautanen.fi/computers/hardware/misc/a1000_keyb.htm) of some sort...

Be careful how you wire it though - mine has yellow, red, green, black on one end, and black, red, green, yellow on the other (e.g. crossed over).

 - Ali

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: InTheSand on January 22, 2006, 03:10:03 AM

Also try these guys (http://www.oldsoftware.com/Amiga.html) - if they've got them in stock, a new one will cost you US$17...

 - Ali

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: koaftder on January 22, 2006, 04:21:20 AM

A standard telephone handset cord works just fine. My dad used a 20 foot one on his a1000 back in the day and it worked great.

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: jwinter on January 22, 2006, 05:04:50 AM

Thanks for all the help. Its not a regular phone jack which is rj11 (usa). I looks just like it but thinner. Rj12 is what I come up with on the internet. I did use a phone wire back in the 80's when I had an A1000 but it doesn't seem to be so now.  Thanks again, Jerry

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: koaftder on January 22, 2006, 05:08:49 AM

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jwinter wrote:
Thanks for all the help. Its not a regular phone jack which is rj11 (usa). I looks just like it but thinner. Rj12 is what I come up with on the internet. I did use a phone wire back in the 80's when I had an A1000 but it doesn't seem to be so now.  Thanks again, Jerry

It's not the cord that goes from the wall to the phone, but the core that goes from the phone to the hand set. The cord to the handset is always the smaller rj connecter. Give it a shot.

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: jwinter on January 22, 2006, 05:42:35 AM

You are correct, I have one of thoses and its only 2 wire so now I need to find a 4 wire. Thanks!

Title: Re: amiga 1000
Post by: jwinter on January 22, 2006, 10:58:03 PM

Thank again for all the help. I was able to find one a Homedepot.
You guys have been great. Thanks. Jerry