ZLP Leads Reviewed backto page


ZLP Electronics produce a range of connecting leads for Ham Radio, including Data and CAT control leads and Interfaces for most rigs. Several locals have used them and report they always do the job and they have had no problems. I have USB to serial adapter and a powered CAT lead for my FT897 and would agree.

Delivery is always rapid and the prices good.

Reagarding the CAT lead I was disappointed however to find that a lot of effort was made to point out that customers had tried to put the 6pin mini DIN into the wrong socket, so pushing back the pins. A prominent statement warns that a £5 charge will be made for any returned with pins pushed back. This prompted me to inspect the 6 pin DIN on my lead prior to any use. The pins were not straight and some more prominent than others.

On disassembling I found the soldering to be neat but excess heat had been used which had allowed the pins to sag. Hence the pins would no longer be so secure and would indeed push back easily.


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