I'm wanting to get rid of my boat anchor of a computer running Windows 98 & N1MM+. So, what's the best/cheapest solution of getting the RS-232 plug from my Yaesu FIF-232C box into a USB on the new co
Best is not often the cheapest. :) It is well known that USB to serial adapters that use the FTDI chipset are, by far, the most reliable and troublefree. Be careful though -- it's easy to buy counter
Stay away from the cheap serial to USB adapters. Only use the WHQL certified FTDI adapters with software such as CDM v. 2.08....If you buy the knock of Prolific unit you may have to spend a lot of ti
Ive been using a Keyspan USA-19HS for years in my station. It does a great job, has been totally reliable with absolutely no problems. Its now a TrippLite product, available now from Amazon for $23.9
I've had good luck with the Valley Enterprises FTDI cables. - Matthew KK4FEM Sent from my iPhone - Matthew Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list
This topic keeps resurfacing. My experiences may help someone. My previous USB-Serial converters used GENUINE Prolific chips. The Prolific website has (or had) a test program to identify counterfeit
The model you suggest seems like a good choice. It uses the FTDI chipset, which, as others have mentioned, is the right choice. Shopping around you could save about $10 and still get the FTDI chipset
Hi Fritz, The other alternative is to buy the USB adapters that suit the FT1000D off ebay - I have used one similar to this on a FT1000D for a few years. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-to-RS232-Seria
Cross post from the N1MM+ Reflector from one of the developers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=sbt-ftdi&N=-1&isNodeId=1 Currently $13.99
Fritz, I would check out Amazon to see what is available there. I'm sorry that I can't offer advice specific to the FT-1000, but a few of us here in Detroit recently purchased ICOM-to-USB adapters of
I have had very good results with the Sabrent brand. Be sure you buy the FTDI chips as Sabrent makes both. I buy mine from Amazon. 73Gary K9GS Ive been using a Keyspan USA-19HS for years in my sta
Searching on internet I found a website by Stephen, WA8LMF http://wa8lmf.net/ He suggest a Gearmo adapter: http://www.gearmo.com/product-category/usb-to-serial-adapters/ Also available in amazon: htt
I would agree with some of the other respondents who recommended sticking with adapters using a real FTDI chip. Unfortunately there are a lot of products with counterfeit FTDI chips. There have been
Tks to all for ur help. I was overwhelmed with all the choices & have taken the easy route in purchasing an extra Keyspan/TrippLite USA-19HS adapter one of u had on hand. 73, Fritz From: FritzOAQ [ma