[Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

[Ingo Meyer, DK3RED]

Hello Don,

> 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.
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