The problem with using a cable with a "Prolific" chipset, is that many
of these cables have counterfeit chips in them. What happens is you get
them set up with the included drivers, the cable and program work
properly, and then Windows Update replaces the driver with a newer
version, and the cable stops working.
Prolific has changed their drivers to include some checking steps, and
if the driver software detects a non-genuine "Prolific" chipset, it
won't load, causing the cable to not work.
AFAIK, FTDI chipsets have not been counterfeited, and will continue to
work after Windows Update makes changes in your system.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 01/18/2014 08:56 PM, K4FEG wrote:
Scott,
Frank, K4FEG here, I do not know if this would applicable to your
situation, but while I was having control issues with my Icom Ic-910H
and SatPC32, I reached out to Erich (writer of SatPC32) about the
issues and he told me that some of the cables and other interface
modules (USB/Serial adapters) need to have the /*FTDI chip set*/ in
them, /*I had to search for a specific type of USB/Serial adapter that
had the FTDI chip set in it.*/
Once I got this adapter, and plugged it in on my Windows 8 and 7 PC's,
both operating systems instantly recognized the device and loaded the
proper driver to make the adapter work. /*Erich explained that the
PROLIFIC chip set, which is common in North America seems to have an
issue with his program.*/
Another note is that there may be a firmware update for you Kenwood. I
have had others tell me that their TS-2000 would not properly control
with SatPC and when they got the various firmware updates for their
specific model radio, it helped to resolve their control issues.
I do not know if this information is of help or not but I thought
that it might, you may post your question on my BB, Star-COM.net, if
you like. My bb tries to cater more to real life situations and
operations on the satellites and working with operators and rovers to
facilitate working new grids on the "birds" you are most welcome to
come visit there if you wish.
73 & best regards,
Frank
K4FEG
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