[TenTec] UPDATE - USB Serial Converters

[Rick Williams]

In late January I asked the reflector for suggestions on a multi-port USB to
RS-232 adapter. I'd like to thank all who responded with many helpful
suggestions.  I thought I'd update the reflector and let you know that I
have purchased a used Edgeport/4.  This has 4 RS-232 ports to a single USB
connection.  

The installation was simple and the unit needed a little tweaking of my rig
control software but otherwise all is well.  Currently the Orion, Argo V,
RTTY PTT and LP-100 are all working through the Edgeport/4.  

After a week or so operating the port converter I'm very happy with it.  The
used market for these finds them commonly available in the $40 to $60 range.

As they say - YMMV!

73, 

Rick 
VE7TK

Website:  http://www3.telus.net/ve7tk  

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Subject: 	[TenTec] USB Serial Converters	 
From: 	"Rick Williams" < rick.williams at telus.net
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Date: 	Sat, 3 Feb 2007 09:46:39 -0800	 
 
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.