[Elecraft] Multiple Port Issues

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

If one is using a laptop that does not support a PCI or PCIe add-in,
the same results are available using an Edgeport/4 or Edgeport/8
USB to multiple serial device plus a quality USB sound card and
WK USB from K1EL.  Edgeport/4 and Edgeport/8 unit are generally
available on eBay for excellent prices if one shops carefully.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2014-06-07 8:16 PM, K8JHR wrote:
> The Navigator is a complete USB sound card modem with audio sound card
> chip, six FTDI USB serial COM ports, a K1EL CW Winkeyer, to connect a
> radio to a computer using a single USB cable.  The Navigator duplicates
> audio and control functions, and seems an expensive way to resolve
> USB-Serial conversion issues.
>
> I use a good sound card, and for substantially less cost, a mere $20,
> solved all my serial port problems with a 4-port, PCIe serial port
> add-on card, which the computer thinks are 4 old fashioned serial ports.
>    You can get them for PCI or other buss types, too, but having four
> serial ports makes running multiple rigs and accessories a no -brainer.
>   NO driver issues.  Cheap peace of mind. The sound card handles the
> rest, without duplication.
>
> Works for me, anyway!   Happy trials.
>
> --------------------------K8JHR -----------------
>
> On 6/7/2014 6:15 AM, Jim Rogers wrote:
>
>>      It seems one of the most frequent posts to this list concern
>> setting up, and configuring multiple serial ports
>
>
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