> Am I looking at the right product? The Digi Edgeport/2 is going for
> $100+, the /4 is $200+, and the /8 is listed $300+ on eBay. Looks
> like a nice solution if you need a multi-port solution.
You need to be careful with the Edgeport devices. New, they are very
expensive but they can be found from reputable resellers/recyclers at
very good prices (I have seen the four port boxes for less that $30
with free shipping).
*IF* I were looking for a basic USB to serial interface for a single
radio installation, my first choice would be an Edgeport/2 or /4. Of
course my preference is to get all of the interface hardware - FSK,
WinKey, USB soundcard and microphone switching - in a single box.
While that is not an "inexpensive" proposition <G>, it can be less
expensive and certainly less of a hassle than dealing with three or
four separate devices (USB to serial x 2, WinKey USB, USB sound card,
USB hub, homebrew mic switching, PTT/FSK drivers, and multiple cables,
etc.).
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 6/13/2011 1:26 PM, Robert Chudek - K0RC wrote:
> Am I looking at the right product? The Digi Edgeport/2 is going for
> $100+, the /4 is $200+, and the /8 is listed $300+ on eBay. Looks like a
> nice solution if you need a multi-port solution.
>
> But I was thinking along the lines of a single-port $20 device... like
> these on eBay: *http://tinyurl.com/4x6tfx8*
>
> Or these on the open web... *http://tinyurl.com/3ujxn2h*
>
> In either case, there are a variety of solutions that allow an RTTY
> operator to use century old technology on modern equipment!
>
> 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> On 6/13/2011 11:40 AM, Jim Rhodes wrote:
>>
>> The EdgePort multiport adapters that I use do a fine job on baudot.
>> No EXTFSK needed. Check ebay for 4 and 8 port models.
>> Jim K0XU
>> Sent from my Droid X
>>
>> On Jun 13, 2011 11:29 AM, "Robert Chudek - K0RC"<k0rc@citlink.net
>> <mailto:k0rc@citlink.net>> wrote:
>>> Hello Pete,
>>>
>>> The most effective solution is to use a software driver called EXTFSK.
>>> This removes the need to find an "old" USB/Serial converter to run FSK
>>> at 45 baud. Using this software driver with MMTTY allows just about any
>>> modern USB/Serial device to work. There is an issue though, to ensure
>>> the USB/Serial converter works it's best to find a device based upon
>> the
>>> FTDI chip set (as opposed to the Prolific chip set).
>>>
>>> Here's a link to the FTDI site: http://www.ftdichip.com/FTProducts.htm
>>>
>>> Make certain the converter you purchase says it uses the FTDI chipset
>>> and driver. The Prolific chipset "might" work, but it's a crap shoot,
>>> depending upon its age and software driver.
>>>
>>> So there's two pieces to the puzzle... Using the EXTFSK software driver
>>> with MMTTY and using an FTDI based converter for the hardware
>> connection.
>>>
>>> 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> On 6/13/2011 11:14 AM, peter.jackson17@ntlworld.com
>> <mailto:peter.jackson17@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi I know this has been on the reflector many times but the old
>> memory cells are getting past their sell by date. What's the model of
>> the usb to serial converter that works with rtty. I know the cheapo
>> ones don't like the slow baud rate and 5 data bits.
>>>> My on board graphics failed at the weekend during the contest on my
>> main computer so it would be a good idea if I have a backup system
>> using my laptop.
>>>> Thanks in advance, 73 Pete G3KNU
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