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@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@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@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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