[CQ-Contest] Question about USB to Serial (DB9) port adapters

[Nate Bargmann]

* Ray <rayn6vr at cableone.net> [2009 Dec 15 23:01 -0600]:

> A friend of mine uses a Keyspan 4 port unit and has no problems. I have
> found a number of other brands but am wondering if they will work without
> problems. One is #5370 (no MFG listed), another is a USB Gear 4X32, and yet
> another is a Y&L (no other info). Each of these units are a lot less
> expensive than the Keyspan. 

I've not used a Keyspan in an RF environment, but I have a pair of IO
Gear USB to serial converters and have noted no issues with my 100 Watt
station.  I also have a pair of no-name USB to serial adapters bought
from Tiger Direct and had problems on Field Day.

> Can anyone recommend any of the above units? Or do you know of serial
> adapters that are easy to setup and would recommend?

We have some Keyspan single units at work with no issues.  It may be
worth your while to go with the Keyspan unit.

73, de Nate >>

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