[Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ??
Thanks to all who gave input on the USB to RS232 devices. I went ahead and ordered it after someone pointed out the 30 day unconditional return policy. Thanks. Mike / W8DN - Original Message - From: "Mike Rhodes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 7:47 PM 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 > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
[Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ??
I just ordered one on Thursday, will let you know. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Rhodes Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 7:48 PM To: Dx4win@mailman.qth.net 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 ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ??
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: > 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
[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
