This is an interesting thread and I too have been looking for a way to
add a second serial port to my single comm port laptop and palmtop. I
called American Starlex the supplier of this PCMCIA to 9 pin Serial
cable card. But, they told me they did not know nor is Eiger very
supportive of this product, whether or not it would work under Windows
98 or DOS 5.0!
So my bottom line is does anyone know if the Eiger EXP-SC1000/SC2000, @
$50, mentioned here work with an HP Omnibook 4150 running Windows 98 or
DOS 5.0 on the HP-200LX palmtop?
The tech support at American Starlex told me that he knows that it will
run OK under Windows 95 but is not sure about Windows 98. No special
drivers required just enable the PCMCIA port.
The second serial port is of course a great plus for running (1)
FT-1000MP or other radio and (2) a Kantronics KAM or other TNC for
either general packet work or DX spots. Besides N6TR, Logger and
others.
Incidentally, my local super computer store, "Fry's' I get lost every
time I go there", had a similar product. But, they were out of stock
and price was $169.95! Ouch!
Any comments would be appreciated.
73's JB
--
Very Best 73's John
Paul Beringer wrote:
>
> Wondering if anyone has ever tried to split a serial port to control an Icom
> 706 and also use the networking function. My laptop has just one serial port
> so
> I have to use networking and forgo radio control.
> Paul
> NG7Z
>
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