[1000mp] *** FT1000MP Rig Control via USB/Serial Adapter ***

[Pete Smith]

You probably need to ask the Hyperlog folks, as well as the writers of whatever software you're planning on upgrading to.  My impression is that some can handle USB, and some can't.  There also seem to be more problems in general with USB routers and peripherals, as well as RFI.

My personal preference would be to add a 2-serial 1-parallel PCI card to the PC and have done with it - you can get these for less than $25 (for example at www.newegg.com) and as long as you have the PCI slots open you're in business.  This is the way my shack PC is configured.

73, Pete N4ZR

At 08:09 AM 12/6/2005, you wrote:
> 
>I am buying a new PC for the shack. All new systems seem to have  only one 
>serial port. Ideally, I would like to have three. One to connect the  MP, a 
>second port for KAM (DX PacketCluster), and a third port for a dial-up  modem for 
>faxing. I have a Quadra amp attached to the MP and love the automatic  band 
>switching from the PC logging program (HyperLog). I also plan to upgrade to  a 
>better rig control and logging program (not sure which one yet). Can I connect  
>my MP (and for that matter the KAM) via a serial to USB adapter or are  there 
>issues? Thanks.
> 
>David KB0ISS
>Overland Park,  KS
>dhueben at aol.com
>
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