[WriteLog] USB to multiple serial ports??

[WA9ALS - John]

Since this went to the Writelog list, I feel obliged to remind
interested parties to make sure their serial device of interest supports
5-bit code or they won't be able to send FSK Baudot over the TxD line of
their COM port (won't be able to use Writelog for FSK!).  I KNOW that
the Rocketport serial expansion cards DON'T support 5-bits, but I can't
find detailed specs for the USB->serial device Mark mentioned.
Advertising statements like "supports all standard serial devices"
doesn't cut it - They probably are only referring to 7- and 8-bit
devices!

These things are expensive - don't make a fatal mistake if you're
interested in FSK!  GL - 73
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----- Original Message -----
From: "MarkH" <mark@marketfire.com>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>; <psk31@qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] USB to multiple serial ports??


>
> Thanks to all that answered.
>
> Based on initial research, this looks like the best deal:
>
> ROCKETPORT USB SERIAL HUB 4PORT
>
> Cheapest price is $119.
>
> (boy, that internet stuff is sure fast ;-)



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