> I finally got it to work using a standard serial port on an XP laptop
> computer. Obviously it seems that the problem was not Win ME, but the USB
> to Serial adapter cable - which works fine with everything else in the
shack
> including control of the Jupiter. For some reason, TT's firmware update
> program does not want to work with it.
That's not suprising. I have found that those USB serial ports are not 100%
compatible with all software. I ordered one and found that it wouldn't work
with the N4PY Pegasus control software, but it did work with my rotator
control program (forget which one). I diagnosed the problem and emailed the
manufacturer. They said they were aware of the problem and sent me a
different adapter with new driver software. That solved the problem with the
Pegasus, but didn't work with the rotator control.
Bottom line, I only use the USB serial ports for PTT control. I sure wish
ham equipment would go to either USB or preferably ethernet.
Mark
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