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Old February 23rd 09, 06:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
jcarlyle
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Default USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter Advice

I mainly use a Iomega GUC232A adapter, but I also have an EasySync ES-
U-1001-R10. The main difference between the two is that the Iomega
uses aProlific PL2303 chip, while the EasySync uses a FT232RQ chip.

I've always been able to connect to RS232 devices with either adapter,
under both Win98SE and XP Pro. Can't be positive, but I think the keys
a

1. follow the instructions and install the driver FIRST before
plugging the adapter in, and
2. use Device Manager to change the adapter's Com port to something
between Com 1 and Com 4.

Hope this helps.

-John

On Feb 23, 12:55 pm, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Please let me know if you have found a USB to Serial adapter that works well
for you with soaring instruments. Please include the make and model #.