[TenTec] solved - Orion II won't flash

[Carl Moreschi]

Really, as long as you get FTDI USB to serial converters, they work 
fine.  I have not had one problem with them in years.

I do all my software development on a 3.5 ghz 8 core PC with 16 gig of 
memory.  I have an 8 port FTDI USB to serial converter that gives me 8 
serial ports and it works great for all my test radios.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com

On 1/5/2015 11:30 AM, Louis Ciotti wrote:
> Actually you can get a new laptop with serial ports, typically they are the
> "rugged" type.  You will pay the price though.
>
> http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-7404-laptop/fs
>
> from the spec sheet:
>
> "Ports:USB 3.0 (2), USB 2.0 (2), native RS-232 serial ports (2), RJ-45
> gigabit Ethernet network connectors (2),stereo headphone/microphone combo
> jack, pogo-pin docking connector, VGA, HDMI"
>
>
> Panasonic Toughbooks typically have them as well.
>
> way cheaper to just get a usb to serial converter.
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Billy Cox<aa4nu at comcast.net>  wrote:
>
>> Ditto for a laptop (or desktop) that comes
>> with a floppy as standard anymore ...
>>
>> More shooting from the hip there OM? B-)
>> (Might be good to slow down a bit ...)
>>
>> HNY to all, es 73 de Billy, AA4NU
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Marsh Stewart"<marsh at ka5m.net>
>>
>> Rick,
>>
>> I do not understand your statement below. New business computers from Dell
>> do not come with a "real" or "true" RS-232 serial port. They haven't for
>> years. USB 2.0 and now 3.0 ports - yes. RS-232 serial ports - no. If you
>> have a part number for a current production Dell business laptop that comes
>> with an RS-232 COM (serial) port, please share it with us.
>>
>> 73,
>> Marsh, KA5M
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rick -
>> DJ0IP / NJ0IP
>> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 9:03 AM
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] solved - Orion II won't flash
>>
>> Actually just about any brand new business laptop from Dell or Lenovo has a
>> true serial port and you can always boot dos from a floppy.
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
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