Hello Don W3FPR, I need to comment about "reputable brands" relative to USB-to-serial-adapters.
Triplett-Keyspan is not reputable, in my opinion. The story goes like this. I have an AIM-4170 analyzer that needs a RS232 connection. The AIM works when connected to a Dell desktop's RS232 port. For portability, I wanted to use the AIM with my Dell laptop and bought a Keyspan adapter. Regrettably, much time went by before I could get back to the hobby and try the Keyspan but I never suspected a big problem would be lurking. Keyspan's USB-adapter, when plugged into the Dell laptop, would not work my AIM-4170 analyzer. So I tried plugging it into the desktop; still would not work. But incredibly, their technical-support put the blame on my AIM. By this time, it is past the warranty period. I bought a Radio-Shack adapter for the laptop; AIM works fine. To finish the story, I bought a HP-desktop. The Keyspan won't work there. For that HP, I also bought from HP a real RS232-card with two ports. The AIM works fine with those ports. So much for Keyspan's adapter and their tech-support. BTW, my KX3 kit came today. 73 Jerry KM3K ______________________________________________________________ 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]
