The below is a post I made to the N1MM Logger group and may be of some interest here. For more detail information, copy the wa8lmf URL in the K3CT post, into your browser.
I recently purchased 'my last PC' and it's running on Windows 8 64-bit op system. This new PC, while it has a ton of bells and whistles, it, of course, has no serial or parallel ports. Based on John's post referencing the article by WA8LMF, I went to the Gearmo web page and purchased two of their USA-FTDI2X USB 2.0 to RS-232 converters. Even though I did not ask for it, I received my order the day after ordering it! After removing the eight Com ports automatically loaded on this PC, I configured the two converters for Com 1 through 4 and set up N1MM to operate with my K3. These converters, USB input and two RS-232 DB9 outputs, work excellent with my N1MM setup, both CW and RTTY operation is the same as with my prior PC with internal serial ports. In addition, these converters also work well with my K3 when I am QSO'ing using my old YPlog (QRQ) logging program. I would recommend these converters to anyone upgrading their PC that has no serial ports. 73, Tom - W4BQF ********************************************* -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Bednar Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [N1MM] Another USB to serial article Here is a link to a USB to Serial article that I received this week. I have read about the counterfeiting of chips and drivers in other articles. http://wa8lmf.net/ham/USB-Serial-Dongles.htm I have no idea how well the dongle works referenced in the article. Looks interesting. John, K3CT ********************************************** -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard Fjeld Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 12:25 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to RS232 cable or adapter In the past, I thought one or two of these worked okay until certain conditions happened and something would burp, or worse. It was the adapter. A good deal is still possible, but will take time to prove. Dick, n0ce ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Smith To: [email protected] ; 'Elecraft Reflector' Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 3:57 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to RS232 cable or adapter Some of the ones from China work but some do not at all with a lot of my programs. Don't ask how I know or the "Deal?" I got on them. 73, Fred/N0AZZ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
