[BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that's why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Thanks for the reply Jonathan! 73, Rob, KC5RET Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan Guthrie via BVARC Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 10:01 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Jonathan Guthrie Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day Yes, USB to RS-232 converters are bidirectional. On 8/21/2015 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC wrote: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that's why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.orgmailto:BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org -- Jonathan Guthrie KA8KPN ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Rob: I use on two on my radio. one is for freq and one is for the rotor. They are made by Tripplite and the model number is 19HS. They can be ordered from Walmart on line. Gerald Muller K9GEM gmuller...@aol.com In a message dated 8/21/2015 9:12:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Directron 10402 Harwin Drive 77036 just east of the west SH tollway. http://search.directron.com/newsearch.php?find=usb+to+rs232 both the Prolific and the FTDI chipset adapters. R Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day The second half of his question Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? is very important to me, also. I have yet to find a reliable source for the cable converter. Anyone with a suggestion? ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Yes, USB to RS-232 converters are bidirectional. On 8/21/2015 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC wrote: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org -- Jonathan Guthrie KA8KPN ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Jim, I use Valley Enterprises. Have been for the last couple years. http://www.valley-ent.com/catalog/computer/usb-c-22_23.html They make 4 different types all with the FTDI chipset. 73, Ron, K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com k5hm@gmail.com http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of James Burrough via BVARC Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 11:00 AM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: James Burrough jandpburro...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day The second half of his question Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? is very important to me, also. I have yet to find a reliable source for the cable converter. Anyone with a suggestion? On Friday, August 21, 2015 10:32 AM, GMuller885--- via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Rob: I use on two on my radio. one is for freq and one is for the rotor. They are made by Tripplite and the model number is 19HS. They can be ordered from Walmart on line. Gerald Muller K9GEM gmuller...@aol.com mailto:gmuller...@aol.com In a message dated 8/21/2015 9:12:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bvarc@bvarc.org mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org writes: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
The second half of his question Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? is very important to me, also. I have yet to find a reliable source for the cable converter. Anyone with a suggestion? On Friday, August 21, 2015 10:32 AM, GMuller885--- via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Rob: I use on two on my radio. one is for freq and one is for the rotor. They are made by Tripplite and the model number is 19HS. They can be ordered from Walmart on line. Gerald Muller K9GEM gmuller...@aol.com In a message dated 8/21/2015 9:12:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bvarc@bvarc.org writes: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Funny. I bought a new PC from them recently but neverthought of them for little parts. Thanks for the tip. 73, Ron, K5HM mailto:k5hm@gmail.com k5hm@gmail.com http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Rick Hiller via BVARC Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 11:14 AM To: 'BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB' bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: rhil...@sdicgm.com Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day Directron 10402 Harwin Drive 77036 just east of the west SH tollway. http://search.directron.com/newsearch.php?find=usb+to+rs232 both the Prolific and the FTDI chipset adapters. R Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day The second half of his question Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? is very important to me, also. I have yet to find a reliable source for the cable converter. Anyone with a suggestion? ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
All USB to RS 232 adapters are not the same, I have 4 and one will work on one application that the other won't. I use adapters from www.rs285.com http://www.rs285.com/ for critical applications. The tech support from them is great. Robert _ From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of McClure, Rob K via BVARC Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 9:12 AM To: BVARC (bvarc@bvarc.org) Cc: McClure, Rob K Subject: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that's why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Hello Jon, Right now they are in wait mode. But I will pass this along. The biggest restriction is that since this is NOT an emergency, we have to order whatever we need from CDW, and that’s usually over priced. I’ll get called in on this again if the one they buy does not work. I had no idea these things didn’t all work the same. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron From: BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] On Behalf Of Jon Noxon via BVARC Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 12:53 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Cc: Jon Noxon Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day Rob, You have received a lot of information but since no one else has brought it up... RS-232 originally defined both levels and various signal pins. Most USB to RS-232 converters do not have all of the other signals. They will have Tx and Rx, but if your gizmo needs the other signals for flow control, such as RTS/CTS, DTR etc, you may not get by with a USB-to-serial converter. Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2015, at 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.orgmailto:bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.orgmailto:BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Rob The info i provided is a fully loaded rs232 to usb connection
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From: Jon Noxon via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org
Date: 8/21/2015 12:52 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org
Cc: Jon Noxon j...@noxon.cc
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Rob,
You have received a lot of information but since no one else has brought it
up...
RS-232 originally defined both levels and various signal pins. Most USB to
RS-232 converters do not have all of the other signals. They will have Tx and
Rx, but if your gizmo needs the other signals for flow control, such as
RTS/CTS, DTR etc, you may not get by with a USB-to-serial converter.
Jon KF5TFJ
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 21, 2015, at 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote:
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Hello all,
I think I may have the dumb question of the day.
Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the
RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional?
We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached
to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the
server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB
setup
to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port.
On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on
the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are
bidirectional.
Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI
chipset here in town?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rob McClure
IT Analyst
Cameron
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Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Rob, You have received a lot of information but since no one else has brought it up... RS-232 originally defined both levels and various signal pins. Most USB to RS-232 converters do not have all of the other signals. They will have Tx and Rx, but if your gizmo needs the other signals for flow control, such as RTS/CTS, DTR etc, you may not get by with a USB-to-serial converter. Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2015, at 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
On a unrelated topic, my stepfather retired from Cameron. On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 1:24 PM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Hello Jon, Right now they are in wait mode. But I will pass this along. The biggest restriction is that since this is NOT an emergency, we have to order whatever we need from CDW, and that’s usually over priced. I’ll get called in on this again if the one they buy does not work. I had no idea these things didn’t all work the same. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron *From:* BVARC [mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org] *On Behalf Of *Jon Noxon via BVARC *Sent:* Friday, August 21, 2015 12:53 PM *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB *Cc:* Jon Noxon *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day Rob, You have received a lot of information but since no one else has brought it up... RS-232 originally defined both levels and various signal pins. Most USB to RS-232 converters do not have all of the other signals. They will have Tx and Rx, but if your gizmo needs the other signals for flow control, such as RTS/CTS, DTR etc, you may not get by with a USB-to-serial converter. Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2015, at 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day
Gerry, I own and use a Keyspan USA-19HS (now Triplite) and it indeed is a great product, but it only has 9 pins whereas the original spec is a 15 pin connector (DB style). Without changing the model number, the parts inside the USA-19HS have changed a few times. They have great support for all common operating systems and update drivers as needed to cover Microsoft's flavor of the day. http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/cable/RS-232.html#pins has a good description of the protocol. Having said that, most stuff today can be configured for Xon Xoff and work with only 3 wires (Tx, Rx and ground). That's true for CAT control on our K3's and most modern radios. In fact Elecraft uses the other pins for non-RS-232 purposes. We need more info on the gizmo! Jon Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2015, at 1:34 PM, gmuller885 via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Rob The info i provided is a fully loaded rs232 to usb connection Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy® Note 4. Original message From: Jon Noxon via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org Date: 8/21/2015 12:52 PM (GMT-06:00) To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB bvarc@bvarc.org Cc: Jon Noxon j...@noxon.cc Subject: Re: [BVARC] Dumb question of the day Rob, You have received a lot of information but since no one else has brought it up... RS-232 originally defined both levels and various signal pins. Most USB to RS-232 converters do not have all of the other signals. They will have Tx and Rx, but if your gizmo needs the other signals for flow control, such as RTS/CTS, DTR etc, you may not get by with a USB-to-serial converter. Jon KF5TFJ Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2015, at 9:12 AM, McClure, Rob K via BVARC bvarc@bvarc.org wrote: Hello all, I think I may have the dumb question of the day. Does anyone (or in the case of the BVARC brain trust) or everyone know if the RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional? We have an issue at work where there is some sort of box/gadget/gizmo attached to one of our older servers via an RS232 (DB9?) cable. Needless to say, the server with this RS232 port is beyond end of life. Can I use a RS232 to USB setup to connect this gizmo to a new server using a USB port. On the slight chance that the site coordinator is wrong, and the RS232 is on the box/gadget/gizmo, that’s why I asked if these RS232 to USB convertors are bidirectional. Last, does anyone know a source in town for the RS232 to USB with the FTDI chipset here in town? Thanks in advance. Regards, Rob McClure IT Analyst Cameron ~ This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information of Cameron and its Operating Divisions. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message inclusive of any attachments. ~ ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org ___ BVARC mailing list BVARC@bvarc.org http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
