[Ham-Mac] Re USB Interfaces for Ham Radio

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 10:18:02 +0000

on 11/2/02 12:53, [email protected] at [email protected] wrote:

> Well, I've tried all that....my hub (an "iDock") IS powered and I'm using=
 the
> #1 USB for the keyboard....it does exactly the same thing with my XYL's
> computer, similarly configured.  I just upgraded from 8.6 to 9.2 and now =
I'm
> getting periodic "The USB device is drawing too much current and will be
> disconnected" messages too. If someone made a manual USB switch I'd give =
that
> a try, and guess I'll get a Belkin or Keyspan serial adapter to use
> independently....there has to be an answer to this problem somewhere.
>=20
> Still frustrated....
>=20
> Dino KL=D8S/4
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KL0S/4 Dino's comments re USB hubs interesting. I had problems running a
Cannon scanner via a Belkin powered hub - would not work but would if
plugged straight into the USB socket on the iMac. USB sockets not available
in the UK but there are  PC 2 x USB socket strips for conversion on a PC.
Using this and a 3 pole CO switch all mounted in a die cast box with a lead
to the USB output on the Mac I can switch from one USB output to the other =
-
just switch the two data lines and the +ve rail. Rather defeats the object
of USB but it solved my problem! Nice little evening project too!

John G3BBD / N3YZR