In late January I asked the reflector for suggestions on a multi-port USB to
RS-232 adapter. I'd like to thank all who responded with many helpful
suggestions. I thought I'd update the reflector and let you know that I
have purchased a used Edgeport/4. This has 4 RS-232 ports to a single USB
connection.
The installation was simple and the unit needed a little tweaking of my rig
control software but otherwise all is well. Currently the Orion, Argo V,
RTTY PTT and LP-100 are all working through the Edgeport/4.
After a week or so operating the port converter I'm very happy with it. The
used market for these finds them commonly available in the $40 to $60 range.
As they say - YMMV!
73,
Rick
VE7TK
Website: http://www3.telus.net/ve7tk
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Subject: [TenTec] USB Serial Converters
From: "Rick Williams" < rick.williams@telus.net
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Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 09:46:39 -0800
Well I'm about to upgrade to a new computer. It seems that these days not
only are serial ports scarce - so are PCI slots. At the moment I'm
controlling my Orion, Argo V and digital PTT with serial ports. In
addition, I'm operating a lot of other gear with a 4th port through a
4-position switch (LP-100, Icom HT software and my Palm).
I've been looking at a 4-port USB to DB-9 serial adapter by USBGear.
<http://www.usbgear.com/usb-four-port-serial-adapter-rs-232.cfm>
.. and the SerialGear:
<http://www.serialgear.com/4-Port-Serial-USB.html>
No doubt there are others out there.
Does anyone have any experience with these 2 products or a RECOMMENDATION on
another USB to RS-232 box.
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