[Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ??

Mike Rhodes [email protected]
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 20:14:46 -0500


Thanks to all who gave input on the USB to RS232 devices. I went ahead and
ordered it after someone pointed out the 30 day unconditional return policy.
Thanks.

Mike / W8DN

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Rhodes" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 7:47 PM
Subject: [Dx4win] Byterunner USB-4COM-110V Experience ??


>   Wondering if anyone has had occassion to play with the above mentioned
> Byterunner USB to 232 converter ($125) or its siblings? I have the 4S/2P
ISA
> card from Byterunner but can't seem to get it running since I went to a
> 40gig HD with a PCI ATA100 adapter. Suspect the ATA card is the culprit
but
> apparently eliminating the ATA card is not just a matter of swapping the
> cable back to the onboard IDE controller - at least it didn't work the one
> time I tried it.
>   I'm thinking (hoping) that the onboard serial ports could be used for
the
> packet TNC and FSK/CW connections and the USB>232 ports would be ok for
rig
> control, modem, PK232 TU, and whatever else I can think to hook up (rotor
> control someday). I know there have been issues mentioned in the past but
> think a lot of it was around 5 vs 8 level and response times. Hopefully
the
> items I choose to hang off the converter would be able to tolerate any
> timing issues.
>   Your thoughts/experiences?? The price is pretty reasonable and could
> possible make things a lot simpler for the laptop users too.
>   Thanks.
>
> Mike / W8DN
> DX4Win Since Version 0.97
>
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