[ICOM] CI-V adaptor

[Michael P. Olbrisch]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Denis O' Flynn
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 9:49 AM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] CI-V adaptor
>
>
> Julio,
>
>  You mentioned USB to serial adaptors in ur last email. I
> have tried a few different types for my 706 MKII and cannot
> get them to work.  Running Win XP SP2.

This is Mike, KD9KC.  I am running 3 of them on this computer, from two
different makes.  I cannot see any markings on them, but I can tell you that
they were the cheapest ones I could find on the internet.  They seem to work
just fine.  I am also using one on a laptop that has no serial port.  It too
functions just fine.  I did need to load the drivers that came with them,
WIN-XP did not automatically do it.  I have successfully used them to work
with my GPS units, the CI-V, and the OPC-478.  Since I converted my
satellite tracker to USB, I have needed to add a USB card to the computer.
Again, cheapest one.  5-USB ports for about $15.  I don't remember where
that came from, but google-search for them.

> What type / make of USB to serial adaptors do you guys use /
> recommend??
>
> de Denis EI6HB

This is one of the USB-RS-232 cables.  It works fine for me.

http://shopnow123.safeshopper.com/2/286.htm?878

Good luck.

Mike.  KD9KC.
El Paso, TX.