On 4/14/2014 11:19 AM, Ingo Meyer, DK3RED wrote: >> With the serial cable, I can use a real serial port or a good USB to >> serial adapter to >> program my handheld. > > I have to disagree with you. Yes, a RS-232 interface is the best choice, > if you can use a RS-232 interface at your computer. If not, also you > will use an adapter. But what is a RS-232 to USB adapter? Right, a chip > from Prolific or FTDI ( hopefully). Nobody is protected from a fake chip.
Recently I had to put an adapter labelled as an FTDI product in service. Win 7 did not recognize it even with the proper Win 7 driver. I contacted FTDI Tech Support and found out that the device was in fact a genuine FTDI product but a batch had gone out with a firmware defect that they later corrected in the driver. All it required was to check the appropriate box on the driver properties panel in Win 7. Works like a charm now. Interesting part was that the Tech Support person turned out to be someone who knew me from our local radio club! Always nice to get competent help - just like Elecraft gives. -- -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
