whipcote Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi. I finally got my 89F and had got what I believed to be a variax cable. Didn't turn out to be even though it says clearly that it is. It won't go into either the helix or JTV? I've attached a couple pics. What specific cable should I get? Also, anyone know if I can use a BOSE connection cable (T1 to base)? It looks the same and also carries power. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hi. I finally got my 89F and had got what I believed to be a variax cable. Didn't turn out to be even though it says clearly that it is. It won't go into either the helix or JTV? I've attached a couple pics. What specific cable should I get? Also, anyone know if I can use a BOSE connection cable (T1 to base)? It looks the same and also carries power. Thanks That is definitely a VDI cable...not sure what's giving you the trouble, but you've got the right item. You can't just grab it and shove it in like a 1/4" though. It only fits in one specific orientation. I'm guessing you've just got it turned the wrong way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whipcote Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thanks. I definitely have been using proper orientation for the connector but it will not even try to slide in on the Jtv OR my helix. The cable that came with the Jtv goes in without problem. This has me baffled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It looks to me like the end isn't quite assembled right. You should be able to fix it so that the Cat5 plug is centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 That is the correct type of cable. If it doesn't connect properly to either your Helix or your JTV then the cable is likely faulty. I would return and replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whipcote Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks for the help. I'm returning the cable because I think it's defective. FYI, I did try a Bose T1 to base cable and it works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I would not get a Line6 cable. They are inferior to the others out there. I got mine from BestTronics: ptpa.com. Their cable is very well made and nice and flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcrowder Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I had the same issue and like a fool I decided to just pry the inside connector a little bit. It wasn't centered properly in the housing. Now it works great! Just be careful not to bend it too far or break it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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