[PCR-1000] New USB/Serial adapter

[Dale Ireland]

yes it works very well. I have been using one for 6 months. I originally
bought it to connect my Garmin gps to my Windows laptop. I use it with
the gps, the pcr1000, on a Sony Viao windows XP and on a Dell desktop
with XP Pro
Dale

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From: pcr-1000-admin@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:pcr-1000-admin@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Kirschner

I just hooked up my PCR1000 to my Mac Powerbook with a new USB to 
Serial adapter made by IOGear. It's a model # GUC232A. The cable is 
about 12" and comes with a driver. The only downside is that because 
of the screw down connector on both the radio and the adapter, I 
couldn't plug the adapter directly into the radio. I had to use an 
extension cable to plug it in.
It worked perfectly with MacPCRX and with TalkPCR on Virtual PC 
(without having to install the windows driver.)  I haven't used it on 
a PC yet. The radio saw the connection right away with both programs 
without having to do any additional configuring. Works even better 
than the Keyspan adapter I have been using.
Anyone needing a USB/Serial adapter may want to check it out. I got 
it at Best Buys for $30.00.