[Ham-Linux] Re: USB version of CT-62 Cable? - MORE

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Tue, 2008-06-17 at 22:44 -0400, kd4e wrote:
> OK, just came upon an even more versatile, and more
> expensive USB interface for multiple brand rigs and
> even dual rig control here:
> 
> http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/DM_CAT%2BPROG_Leads.shtml
> 
> Same question as before, please?  Anyone tried this
> with Linux and Hamlib and/or a FT-857?
> 
> (Note:  The product description only mentions drivers
> for some of the MS versions of windows.)

If the vendor has no support for Linux, probably the device has no
support or Linux. Last week I found a ZOOM USB modem that claimed Linux
support on the enclosed CD had no such support. Searching the internet
when I got another RS-232 modem showed that making it work on Linux was
a convoluted path for those who were successful.

That is not to say that some other none maker Linux support doesn't
exist. Google the product and Linux. I bet you find nearly all the hits
are asking your same question. If the product has been made to work in
Linux, Google will probably find it.
> 
> > Has anyone successfully used a USB (instead of Serial)
> > version of a CT-62 cable?
> > 
> > I spotted this and wondered if it played nice with
> > Hamlib and Linux and a Yaesu FT-857 (or 897)?
> > 
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120273872675
> > 
> > 
Many epay sellers have no idea what their device is or how its supported but 
some will say anything to make a sale. Caveat emptor!

73, Jerry, K0CQ
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