[amsat-bb] Re: Hardware or software problems?

[Glenn AA5PK]

Larry,

If you still suspect it's an OS issue, downloading XP Mode for Windows 7 may solve the problem.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

It may be worth having in any case.

Glenn AA5PK 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Gerhardstein" <W7IN at montana.com>
To: "Franklin Antonio" <antonio at qualcomm.com>
Cc: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 7:01 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Hardware or software problems?


> Franklin, Thanks for the advice.  I also checked their web page.  So far 
> as I can tell they DO NOT have a Windows 7 driver for the KeySpan.  Yes, 
> awful.  I'll call them on Monday when they're open again.  If they can 
> not offer up a driver for W-seven, I'm going to give them heck and then 
> ask them to take the KeySpan back.
> 
> I'll then get a 2 port PCI to serial interface for the Inspiron.  I can 
> get one for about $20.
> 
> http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=69
> 
> 73, Larry W7IN