[RTTY] FTDI USB Adapter?

KC4HW/Jim kc4hw at centurytel.net
Tue Jan 27 21:42:14 EST 2015


Trying to help my brother with a new computer Win 8.1 and USB 2.0 
ports to find the correct adapter to allow for Yaesu Rig Control and 
RTTY/CW via a W3YY interface. 

Does this look like the right adapter?

Is it still the prudent think to create a \HAM directory in Win8.1 for the 
Ham Radio Software?

Jim/KC4HW

Product Description
Introduction:
3 foot Dual Port USB 2.0 to Serial Adapter FT2232D Chip with Power 
RX and TX LED This USB to Serial dual RS232 port converter cable 
utilizing the high performance FTDI CHIP easily adds 2 standard 
serial ports to your desktop, laptop or other mobile device.

Serial outputs are automatically configured as additional COM ports. 
Compatible with most GPS and PDA devices (Garmin, Mallagan, 
Palm), modems, printers, scanners, digital cameras and office 
equipment. This converter cable has protection against static 
electricity and surges up to 15KV which gives you reliable data 
transfers and protects the converter and your equipment from 
damage due to over voltages.

Product Details:
USB Plug and Play allows easy installation and requires no IRQ, 
DMA, or I/O port resources which means more devices can be 
attached to your system without the hassles of device and resource 
conflicts. This adapter is suitable for general office usage as well as 
commercial and industrial applications. The FTDI and SIPEX CHIP 
Powered by USB, the device does not require a power outlet.

Additional Specifications:
USB interface: standard Type A female
Baud rates up to 921.600bps
Dual 16 Byte hardware data buffer (up/down stream)
No IRQs, DMA or required. No IRQ Conflicts
Automatic handshake support
Cable Length: 3 feet

OS Support:
Windows 98, Me, XP, 2000, 2003, CE, Vista, Windows 7, and 
Windows 8
Linux and Mac OS 10.X

Package Contents:
36 Inch Dual Port USB 2.0 to Serial RS-232 Adapter
Driver Disc for all operating systems 


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