Tech question for computer buffs.

[Hamish McTorsk]

I have a question, and have tried to find one but with no luck.

I have just bought a new laptop for exclusive use with RB and the LT has no com port which I need for my Uniden USC 230, I dont have to have it plugged into the computer but it is nice to have the scanner interface on the screen.

My question is this:
Is there such a thing as a com port connector with a male plug one one end and a usb plug on the other and is it at all possible to to use a usb port as a com port or does anybody have any suggestions about what to do...

Thanks.

[Allocator]

Yes, there are various adaptors to provide an RS232 port where only USB ports are fitted.  Here is one I found after a quick search - I have a different one.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29968

[Lou]

yes there is its called a serial to usb adapter Maplins or even PC World have them,PC world nearly twice the price though. Regards Lou

[Hamish McTorsk]

Thanks for the fast replies .. Very helpfull.

[jgrloit]

Maplin also do a double Com from USB adapter, as well as a single.
In would advise you NOT to get the Single, which uses a seperate cable, rather than an integrated one as I have had that type fail, with very litle usage.
The integrated cable ones seem more robust.

[Hamish McTorsk]

Maplin also do a double Com from USB adapter, as well as a single.
In would advise you NOT to get the Single, which uses a seperate cable, rather than an integrated one as I have had that type fail, with very litle usage.
The integrated cable ones seem more robust.

Thanks for that.
I´m not quite sure what you mean, can you please post a link to the "double com"

[rogerl]

I have one of these http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5859  Currently $4.61 including delivery. Works fine.

dealextreme do about half a dozen different types.

[jgrloit]

I have both a single and a double comport versions, from USB
Single is ZP43W
Double is N04GF
The single that failed was a A86AN.