USB to serial converters are what is used now. They are available for
$10 to $40. They take a serial port DB9 and converter it to connect to
a USB port on the computer. Then windows even assigns a comport number
to it so you can use it as a normal serial port. For a DB25, you need a
DB9 to DB25 adapter on the end of the USB to serial converter.
The Omni VI also had a 1/8 inch CIV jack which is the Icom method of
connection. This is because the Omni VI uses the Icom command protocol.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com
On 5/15/2014 8:42 PM, Jim Allen wrote:
I see that the Omni VI+ has a connection called a "serial port" in the
back, as well as an "Interface Port" which resembles a serial port DB
connector..
The description in the manual leads me to believe the Interface Port is to
be used to connect to a computer. Today's computers seldom have serial
ports, and I see that cables are offered on eBay for these radios that are
1/8th" to USB, similar to the Icom cable.
What's the story? What should one use? What should one do with a computer
having no serial ports?
73 de W6OGC Jim Allen
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