[amsat-bb] Serial port question

[Jim Walls <k6ccc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi guys,
	Yes, this really is a satellite related question although it sounds 
like a computer question.  I recently added a Windows XP based computer 
here at the house that has only one physical serial port (as COM1) and a 
modem (as COM2).  Because of all the radio and rotor controlling stuff, 
I need at least 2 more serial ports.  There are three major options:
PCI serial port card(s)
USB to serial conversion adapter
External LAN based serial ports (separate box that lives on the LAN and 
will provide apparent serial ports for any computer on the LAN).
Because I will need multiple devices operating simultaneously, a serial 
port switch will not meet my needs

Any of you have any recommendations on the better way to do it?


73
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Jim Walls - K6CCC
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