Not all USB to serial cables are created equal -- so to speak -- it all depends upon their drivers.
The one to avoid is the Belkin adapter -- It doesn't work with a lot of third party software. The one I use with the Dongle and lots of other software including APRS, Winlink, etc. is the Dynex brand sold by Best Buy. I have never had a problem with it including connecting to SCS HF Pactor modems. Bob WB3W --- In [email protected], "Joey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am new to ham radio and DStar. I ordered an ICOM ID-800H yesterday > and have a quick question regarding the data cable. The data cable > available from ICOM (OPC-1384) terminates to a RS-232 serial port. > This is no problem for my desktop PC, but my laptop does not have a > serial port. In order to use the Dstar data capabilities with my > laptop, I am assuming that I would need to use a rs232 (serial) to USB > adapter. My question is do you know if programs such as dchat and > dstar comms support the use of such an adapter. My past experience is > that the use of such an adapter is somewhat hit and miss depending on > the program and speed requirements. Thanks for any help and advice >
