[WriteLog] MP connection?

John E Bastin, K8AJS jbastin@sssnet.com
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 12:22:16 -0400


At 09:39 -0400 09/10/2001, SavageBR@aol.com wrote:
>
>I have been using a DB-9 to DB-9 cable to connect my notebook PC RS232C port
>to the CAT jack of my MP. My new PC has only USB ports (two). Am I correct in
>assuming there is a standard USB to DB-9 cable available for a similar
>connection?

I use the Keyspan PDA adapter

http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/PDAadapter/

for this connection to my laptop. The product description says it's for PDAs and tablets, but in fact it's a standard RS232C serial connection and works very well controlling my MP. You should be able to plug your existing DB-9 to DB-9 cable into it and the radio.

The cost is a reasonable $39 from Keyspan or from distributors.

I'm using it in Windows 98 SE; your new PC probably has a newer operating system. I don't have any experience with this item with newer versions of Windows; perhaps others have used it in this application.

Hope this helps.

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