They may be.  An external scanner cable is a straight thru 25 pin m-f(an
extension cord).  An external modem cable is also straight thru 25 pin m-f
but only requires 9 wires.  Many purchased "modem cables only have the 9
wires to save cost
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                -----Original Message-----
                From:   Alan Aldaba [mailto:allen@SUPER.NET.PH]
                Sent:   Tuesday, February 01, 2000 10:09 AM
                To:     PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
                Subject:        External Modem Cable [OT]

                Hi everyone,

                        Is the external modem cable the same with the
scanner cable ? Can I use
                the scanner cable in place of the external modem cable ?
                        Sorry for this off topic question...


                Regards,

                        Allan