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Don Wilhelm-4

USB to Serial adapter that works

Hi,

As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.

Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an
EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K
- I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to
be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found
their drivers.

All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new
drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with
Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other
adapters I have used.

So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or
multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite
pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO)
priced very low.

These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and
I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work.

73,
Don W3FPR
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n7ws

Re: USB to Serial adapter that works

Been using one for a couple of years.

Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write.

--- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hi,

As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.

Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an
EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K
- I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to
be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found
their drivers.

All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new
drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with
Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other
adapters I have used.

So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or
multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite
pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO)
priced very low.

These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and
I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work.

73,
Don W3FPR

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Gary Gregory

Re: USB to Serial adapter that works

I wonder how good these are then?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/180632618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226

Price seems ok.

Gary

On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Been using one for a couple of years.
>
> Good luck on FD. I think I'm passing this year. Arizona is on fire, the
> forests are all closed and it's 109 degrees here in Tucson as I write.
>
> --- On Wed, 6/22/11, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
> run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
> I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
> I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.
>
> Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an
> EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K
> - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to
> be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found
> their drivers.
>
> All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new
> drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with
> Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other
> adapters I have used.
>
> So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or
> multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite
> pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO)
> priced very low.
>
> These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and
> I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
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Cady, Fred

Re: USB to Serial adapter that works

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I've got one too, from an eBay source, I forget where. Paid I think
$40???
It works well with XP, Vista, and Win7.
Nice to have 4 ports and I can just pull the usb cable to disconnect it
when the lightning comes nigh.
Fred
KE7X

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 5:03 PM
To: 'Elecraft'
Subject: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works

Hi,

As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.

Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an
EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K
- I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to
be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found
their drivers.

All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new
drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with
Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other
adapters I have used.

So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or
multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite
pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO)
priced very low.

These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and
I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work.

73,
Don W3FPR
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k.igor

Re: USB to Serial adapter that works

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Doesn't look like this support Windows 7

73,
Igor, N1YX

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 7:23 PM
To: Wes Stewart
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works

I wonder how good these are then?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Adapter-Multiport-Serial-Parallel-RS232-/1806
32618784?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2a0e8b0720#ht_6650wt_1226

Price seems ok.

Gary

On 23 June 2011 09:12, Wes Stewart <[hidden email]> wrote:

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K7TV

USB to Serial adapter that works

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I have been very happy with one of these that I purchased at full price
years ago, so when I recently got a new computer I decided to get another
one for much less used. On ebay I got it for $30 from an outfit called
Nationwidesurplus. It did not come with drivers, and since I had a good
experience with the manufacturer's support from years ago, I went to their
web site. They had drivers for various models, but nothing matching my part
number. I then called them up and was told that I had an OEM model and
therefore they wouldn't talk to me. Then I went ahead and just connected it
and let Win7 go look for a driver, and the driver was found immediately.
Sure beats paying the same money to get only a single port that may or may
not work.

73,

Erik K7TV

>I've got one too, from an eBay source, I forget where. Paid I think $40???

>It works well with XP, Vista, and Win7.

>Nice to have 4 ports and I can just pull the usb cable to disconnect it
when the lightning comes nigh.

>Fred

KE7X

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Ross Primrose N4RP

Re: USB to Serial adapter that works

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I've been using a Comtrol Corp. RocketPort II USB 4-Port Serial Hub that
I picked up used on e-bay for a very reasonable price for a year or so,
works fine on XP, Win7, OS X, & Linux....

73, Ross N4RP

On 6/22/2011 7:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Hi,
>
> As part of my preparation for Field Day, I was configuring my laptop to
> run the K3 (I normally use a desktop).
> I was reminded that I needed a USB to serial adapter, and all I thought
> I had was a couple cheap prolific adapters.
>
> Then I remember I had an older 4 port USB to serial converter - an
> EdgePort/4 from InsideOut, but the drivers I had worked only with Win2K
> - I went searching, and found that Digi is now producing what appears to
> be the same EdgePort adapters (converters), so I looked for and found
> their drivers.
>
> All I can say is that this EdgePort/4 works like a champ, and the new
> drivers did indeed work. I was even able to run my K2 through it with
> Ham Radio Deluxe, and I know that the K2 gives problems with other
> adapters I have used.
>
> So if anyone is looking for a good USB to serial adapter (single or
> multiport), take a look at the EdgePort The new ones by Digi are quite
> pricey, but some auction sites have the older ones by InsideOut (IO)
> priced very low.
>
> These are devices intended for commercial use rather than consumer, and
> I now have 4 serial ports on my XP laptop that actually work.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
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NZ0T

Re: USB to Serial adapter that works

I've been using the Dynex DX-UBD9 for a long time now. Works fine with my K3 and W2. I have used them with my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and Acer netbook with no problems. I use 2 of them - first one I bought new at Best Buy for about $35 and the 2nd was refurbished for $9 on EBay.

73 Bill nz0t