[TenTec] (Orion) firmware update with serial port-less computer

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Mon, 2007-05-21 at 07:50 -0400, George wrote:
> I just bought a new mother board at Dayton. I knew that it did not have any 
> COM ports. I need 4 com ports to run my hamshack, O2, rotor, packet, etc. 
> What is the best way to get 4 com ports, board or 4 individual USB to com 
> converters? If I go with the individual converters I'll need a USB expansion 
> board.
> Suggestions?
> Thanks.
> George  W2YJ 
> 
Jameco and probably JDR Microdevices carry 4 port RS-232 serial cards,
probably generic bus and surely PCI bus these days. Should drop in and
come with suitable drivers.

USB can be stacked with a hub so all are on one USB port.

There are single USB to multiple RS-232 boxes too. I don't know which
are compatible with your software and radio hardware.

73, Jerry, K0CQ