hehe...sounds like something l'd do... must be pretty good then... its amazing the signals didnt get stuck on the barbs though LOL ;-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Carr" To: Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 4:16 AM Subject: Re: [EE]: does rs485 have to be run on twisted pair ? > Paul Drummond wrote: > > > i am planning on using category 5 wiring - is this possible ? > its shielded but not twisted > > Further to my previous reply, I have just been reminded of the > time I rigged a RS485 data link across a couple of fields using > the barbed wire fencing. > > It did work - without problems. > I hasten to add that it was a temporary installation. > > Regards > Chris > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > use mailto:listserv@mitvma.mit.edu?body=SET%20PICList%20DIGEST > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! use mailto:listserv@mitvma.mit.edu?body=SET%20PICList%20DIGEST