Last I checked, there were a few, very expensive, Windows laptops that
were available with real serial ports. Other than that, you're stuck
with a desktop or a USB adapter.
73, Ross N4RP
On 4/14/2014 3:40 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote:
The only way I know to use a genuine RS-232 port is to use a desk top
computer with a plug in board. I would also like to use a lap-top
computer and as far as I know RS-232 ports are not available. If
anyone knows differently, please let us in on the info.
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
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*From:* Ross Primrose <n...@n4rp.com>
*To:* Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
*Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2014 1:36 PM
*Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips
But, if Elecraft had a USB port on the back of the K3, then _Elecraft_
would be the only one that had to worry about fake chips. The end user
would only have to supply a USB cable....
73, Ross N4RP
On 4/14/2014 2:19 PM, Ingo Meyer, DK3RED wrote:
> Hello Don,
>
>> With the serial cable, I can use a real serial port or a good USB to
>> serial adapter to
>> program my handheld.
>
> I have to disagree with you. Yes, a RS-232 interface is the best
> choice, if you can use a RS-232 interface at your computer. If not,
> also you will use an adapter. But what is a RS-232 to USB adapter?
> Right, a chip from Prolific or FTDI ( hopefully). Nobody is protected
> from a fake chip.
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