I haven't used one of those, but have an adapter from BAFO which supplies one COM port from a USB slot. I've used it for packet and my cellular telephone (data at 19.6 KB) very successfully. Cost about $20.
I looked at the Byte Runner site and the subject adapter. Looks good and I've heard that Byte Runner stands behind their devices. There's a 30 day return policy if you're not satisfied with it. Looks just like what I'll need for my laptop to control my TS-870, rotator, packet, RTTY and CW keying. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. John, K2CIB ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Rhodes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net> > Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 19:47:31 -0500 > Subject: [Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ?? > > Wondering if anyone has had occassion to play with the above mentioned > Byterunner USB to 232 converter ($125) or its siblings? I have the 4S/2P ISA > card from Byterunner but can't seem to get it running since I went to a > 40gig HD with a PCI ATA100 adapter. Suspect the ATA card is the culprit but > apparently eliminating the ATA card is not just a matter of swapping the > cable back to the onboard IDE controller - at least it didn't work the one > time I tried it. > I'm thinking (hoping) that the onboard serial ports could be used for the > packet TNC and FSK/CW connections and the USB>232 ports would be ok for rig > control, modem, PK232 TU, and whatever else I can think to hook up (rotor > control someday). I know there have been issues mentioned in the past but > think a lot of it was around 5 vs 8 level and response times. Hopefully the > items I choose to hang off the converter would be able to tolerate any > timing issues. > Your thoughts/experiences?? The price is pretty reasonable and could > possible make things a lot simpler for the laptop users too. > Thanks. > > Mike / W8DN > DX4Win Since Version 0.97
