Serial Communications

[David Kelly]

On Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 11:44:36AM -0700, David Allen wrote:
> Sorry to have to ask a dumb question ...
> 
> I need to connect my notebook to another system using a serial
> connection.  Simple enough, but my notebook, unsurprisingly, has a USB
> port, but no serial.
> 
> Is there such a thing as a USB->DB9(M) null modem cable?  If not, would a
> USB->DB9 adapter stuck on one end of a null modem cable work?

Yes, its a smart adapter. I've had best luck using a 
"Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter" model USA-19HS. About $31 at
Amazon.com and many other places.

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David Kelly N4HHE, dkelly at HiWAAY.net
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