Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I've been using the Dynex DX-UBD9 for a long time now. Works fine with my K3 and W2. I have used them with my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and Acer netbook with no problems. I use 2 of them - first one I bought new at Best Buy for about $35 and the 2nd was refurbished for $9 on EBay. 73 Bill nz0t -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/USB-to-Serial-adapter-that-works-tp6506482p6564573.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I've been using a Comtrol Corp. RocketPort II USB 4-Port Serial Hub that I picked up used on e-bay for a very reasonable price for a year or so, works fine on XP, Win7, OS X, & Linux 73, Ross N4RP On 6/22/2011 7:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >Hi, > > As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to > run the K3 (I normally use a desktop). > I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought > I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters. > > Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an > EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K > - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to > be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found > their drivers. > > All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new > drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with > Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other > adapters I have used. > > So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or > multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite > pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO) > priced very low. > > These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and > I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I have been very happy with one of these that I purchased at full price years ago, so when I recently got a new computer I decided to get another one for much less used. On ebay I got it for $30 from an outfit called Nationwidesurplus. It did not come with drivers, and since I had a good experience with the manufacturer's support from years ago, I went to their web site. They had drivers for various models, but nothing matching my part number. I then called them up and was told that I had an OEM model and therefore they wouldn't talk to me. Then I went ahead and just connected it and let Win7 go look for a driver, and the driver was found immediately. Sure beats paying the same money to get only a single port that may or may not work. 73, Erik K7TV >I've got one too, from an eBay source, I forget where. Paid I think $40??? >It works well with XP, Vista, and Win7. >Nice to have 4 ports and I can just pull the usb cable to disconnect it when the lightning comes nigh. >Fred KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
Doesn't look like this support Windows 7 73, Igor, N1YX -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 7:23 PM To: Wes Stewart Cc: Elecraft; d...@w3fpr.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works I wonder how good these are then? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/1806 32618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226 Price seems ok. Gary On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart wrote: > Been using one for a couple of years. > > Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the > forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write. > > --- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Hi, > > As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to > run the K3 (I normally use a desktop). > I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought > I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters. > > Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an > EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K > - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to > be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found > their drivers. > > All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new > drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with > Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other > adapters I have used. > > So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or > multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite > pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO) > priced very low. > > These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and > I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I've got one too, from an eBay source, I forget where. Paid I think $40??? It works well with XP, Vista, and Win7. Nice to have 4 ports and I can just pull the usb cable to disconnect it when the lightning comes nigh. Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 5:03 PM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works Hi, As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to run the K3 (I normally use a desktop). I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters. Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found their drivers. All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other adapters I have used. So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO) priced very low. These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
I wonder how good these are then? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/180632618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226 Price seems ok. Gary On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart wrote: > Been using one for a couple of years. > > Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the > forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write. > > --- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Hi, > > As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to > run the K3 (I normally use a desktop). > I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought > I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters. > > Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an > EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K > - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to > be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found > their drivers. > > All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new > drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with > Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other > adapters I have used. > > So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or > multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite > pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO) > priced very low. > > These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and > I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
Been using one for a couple of years. Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write. --- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm wrote: Hi, As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to run the K3 (I normally use a desktop). I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters. Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found their drivers. All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other adapters I have used. So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO) priced very low. These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works
Hi, As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to run the K3 (I normally use a desktop). I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters. Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found their drivers. All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other adapters I have used. So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO) priced very low. These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
