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New member Username: Allenk45Wpg, Manitoba Canada Post Number: 8 Registered: Feb-06 | need help have a laptop can i use the printer port to flash my receiver???if not what cable should i use??? |
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Silver Member Username: Donnie1973Tennessee Post Number: 450 Registered: May-06 | no, u need to get a usb/serial adapter. Or use home pc. |
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Silver Member Username: Donnie1973Tennessee Post Number: 451 Registered: May-06 | It really sux that new laptops dont havfe the serial port anymore. I use it all the time to program telephone systems, routers, wireless access points, etc... those adapters cost 29.99 |
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Bronze Member Username: S_dotUnited States Post Number: 70 Registered: Jul-06 | i got a usb to serial adapter on ebay for 10 dollars shipped. |
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Silver Member Username: Pannu16Post Number: 159 Registered: May-06 | get a usb to serial port for $10 |
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Silver Member Username: Donnie1973Tennessee Post Number: 452 Registered: May-06 | damn... well i got to expense mine. hah. lol |
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Bronze Member Username: Robin_hudPost Number: 21 Registered: Sep-06 | If you have problem in communication between computer and receiver, best deal is ubs to DB9 at RADIO SHACK with CD - port support. This CD will help you to avoid miscommunication between comp. and receiver. This is common problem for some XP, computer's port drivers and laptops. Cost? Well, I paid $40 a year ago, but after installation never had a single problem. |
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Bronze Member Username: Robin_hudPost Number: 22 Registered: Sep-06 | I just checked, price is $ 27.99, now! http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2292430 |