[TenTec] USB Serial Converters

[Kim Elmore]

I've used the cheapest, generic USB-serial converters I could find 
and have had NO problems. The only issue is that these tend to 
require you to install the driver, since the windows OS will have 
never heard of them. They're cheap: buy a couple and see if they 
work. Our applications don't tend to stress them much.

Kim Elmore, N5OP

At 11:46 AM 2/3/2007, you wrote:
>Well I'm about to upgrade to a new computer.  It seems that these days not
>only are serial ports scarce - so are PCI slots.  At the moment I'm
>controlling my Orion, Argo V and digital PTT with serial ports.  In
>addition, I'm operating a lot of other gear with a 4th port through a
>4-position switch (LP-100, Icom HT software and my Palm).
>
>I've been looking at a 4-port USB to DB-9 serial adapter by USBGear.
>
>       http://www.usbgear.com/usb-four-port-serial-adapter-rs-232.cfm
>
>.. and the SerialGear:
>
>      http://www.serialgear.com/4-Port-Serial-USB.html
>
>No doubt there are others out there.
>
>Does anyone have any experience with these 2 products or a RECOMMENDATION on
>another USB to RS-232 box.
>
>Thanks.
>
>73,
>
>Rick
>VE7TK
>
>Website:  http://www3.telus.net/ve7tk
>
>
>
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