[Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter

[Ken Alexander]

There seems to be more information on this EBay page where somebody is selling them.  That's where I first noticed them, and thought it seemed like a good idea to not require a computer.  I don't know if the seller is Glentek or not.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/LAN-Internet-Remote-for-ICOM-Elecraft-KENWOOD-YAESU_W0QQitemZ250511870293QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53abc955

They seem to be targeting their device to amateurs, which appeals to me.  Trouble is, if it's designed for hams or not, I don't think I know enough about network communication to make the thing work.

73 - Ken


--- On Thu, 12/10/09, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:

> From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ethernet to Serial Converter
> To: "Elecraft List" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:28 PM
> The Glentek website needs some work.
> It's harder than it should be to figure out what this stuff
> 
> does and what it costs. 
> 
> On the other hand, the B&B site lists another very
> interesting Ethernet to RS232 product. Only $99, 
> it runs on 12VDC. While a wall wart is included, the fact
> that it runs on 12VDC makes it easy to 
> power from a typical ham station that runs on 12V. Software
> compatibility is listed for W2K, XP, and 
> Vista. 
> 
> http://www.bb-elec.com/bb-elec/literature/ESP211-232-xx-2509ds.pdf
> 
> One caution -- it's listed as FCC Part 15 Class A (higher
> RF emissions). 
> 
> There's also a version for EU and UK power (probably
> nothing a wall wart for 240V and EU/UK plug).
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim K9YC
> 
> On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:39 -0800 (PST), Ken Alexander
> wrote:
> 
> >Interesting.  I just found out about these the
> other day and was about to ask here about them.
> 
> >http://www.glentekcorp.com/index.php/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=56
> 
> 
> 
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