There is another way... Look for PCMIA serial cards for laptops. Most laptops still have them and it is possible to get more than 2 real serial ports doing this method.
Actually, PCMCIA is going the way of the dodo as well, but most midrange or higher laptops these days have an ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. For those who are US-based, Buy.com has a card for $35.33 shipped:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=207595865&listingid=26718634&a...
On Oct 3, 2008, at 12:17 PM, Floyd Rodgers wrote:
There is another way... Look for PCMIA serial cards for laptops. Most laptops still have them and it is possible to get more than 2 real serial ports doing this method. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
I like my Keyspan USB - 4 serial port.
Tim T. K4SHF
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alex Perez Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 3:30 PM To: Floyd Rodgers Cc: AMSAT -BB; WB2LLP; kq6ea@pacbell.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Computer hardware
Actually, PCMCIA is going the way of the dodo as well, but most midrange or higher laptops these days have an ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. For those who are US-based, Buy.com has a card for $35.33 shipped:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=207595865&listingid=26718634&a... =17902
On Oct 3, 2008, at 12:17 PM, Floyd Rodgers wrote:
There is another way... Look for PCMIA serial cards for laptops. Most laptops still have them and it is possible to get more than 2 real serial ports doing this method. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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My laptop has an Expresscard/54 slot but most cards are 34 width (connectors are compatible and there's also a USB connector in there) It wallows around in there like a prick in a shirt sleeve. Be nice if they fitted the hole more snugly.
Alex Perez wrote:
Actually, PCMCIA is going the way of the dodo as well, but most midrange or higher laptops these days have an ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54.
NOt any more. PCMCIA is now an obsolete standard in favour od something half the width and only 10% as useful.
Floyd Rodgers wrote:
There is another way... Look for PCMIA serial cards for laptops. Most laptops still have them and it is possible to get more than 2 real serial ports doing this method. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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