Thanks to all who gave input on the USB to RS232 devices. I went ahead and ordered it after someone pointed out the 30 day unconditional return policy. Thanks.
Mike / W8DN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Rhodes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 7:47 PM Subject: [Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ?? > Wondering if anyone has had occassion to play with the above mentioned > Byterunner USB to 232 converter ($125) or its siblings? I have the 4S/2P ISA > card from Byterunner but can't seem to get it running since I went to a > 40gig HD with a PCI ATA100 adapter. Suspect the ATA card is the culprit but > apparently eliminating the ATA card is not just a matter of swapping the > cable back to the onboard IDE controller - at least it didn't work the one > time I tried it. > I'm thinking (hoping) that the onboard serial ports could be used for the > packet TNC and FSK/CW connections and the USB>232 ports would be ok for rig > control, modem, PK232 TU, and whatever else I can think to hook up (rotor > control someday). I know there have been issues mentioned in the past but > think a lot of it was around 5 vs 8 level and response times. Hopefully the > items I choose to hang off the converter would be able to tolerate any > timing issues. > Your thoughts/experiences?? The price is pretty reasonable and could > possible make things a lot simpler for the laptop users too. > Thanks. > > Mike / W8DN > DX4Win Since Version 0.97 > > > _______________________________________________ > Dx4win mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
