[Kenwood] TH-D7A(G) programming from a USB port

[David Beet]

There are plenty of USB/serial adapters on eBay.  Try
http://tinyurl.com/59m7l or http://tinyurl.com/6a6y9

I've used one for a packet modem - works fine..

David M0WAM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dana Nelson" <dnelson2 at kfalls.net>
To: <kenwood at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 6:29 PM
Subject: [Kenwood] TH-D7A(G) programming from a USB port


> Hi all,
>
> Just got a D7A(G). Got the initial programming done. Computer went south.
> New laptop has four USB ports but doesn't have a "serial" port.
>
> The software allows selection of COM1-4. I assume that a COM port can be
> reassigned to one of the USB ports but haven't had the time to do the
> research yet. Has anyone done this?
>
> Has anyone found a USB to "serial" adapter that is readily available?
Radio
> Shack has "6 Ft. (1.8m) USB-to-Serial Port Cable" #26-183  for $41.99 on
> its web site.
>
> Has anyone found a better way?
>
> kd7vmm
>
>
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