I've watched this thread for a couple of days now. It's all been good info and suggestions, but I've got another idea;

http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Eq.../equalizer.htm

Smat-Fly's Equalizer II! $40 bucks. Don't need the expensive programmer or matchbox. You don't need another funny "y" cable to screw your life up. It just works. And, it is super easy to use.