[TenTec] OT: USB to Serial interface

[k3miy at csonline.net]

Kim

How old is the failing UTS converter? Also, you might have a voltage change on
that particular USB port. 

Ron
K3MIY 

Quoting Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net>:

> I have recently noticed that one of my USB-to-serial converters is 
> misbehaving. It's a no-name unit that uses a Prolific chipset and has 
> served well for years. It is the one I use for PTT control of my 
> RigBlaster.  After the system boots, every 15 s I get two very quick 
> "dits." If I move it to another USB port, the problem vanishes. The 
> three other identical units I have seem to be fine. I've ordered new 
> USB-to-serial units but they have yet to arrive.
> 
> Has anyone ever noticed anything like this on their units? Is this 
> just another failure mode for these things?
> 
> Kim Elmore  N5OP
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