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| Reviews Summary for ttl2usb.com -- TTL to USB cables |
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Reviews: 41
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Average rating: 4.7/5
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MSRP: $40
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Description: Trying to connect your radio to your new computer that lacks a DB9 serial port? Having problems with those off the shelf serial to USB converters? Need a TTL to USB cable? ttl2usb.com has designed and built what you have been searching for. Not only that we have done it for about the same price as you gathering all the parts, but without the aggravation.
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More info: http://ttl2usb.com/
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W2LHM
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2008 11:00
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Great Hardware
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I use the CT-2 interface box and their cables for my Yaesu FT-7800R and 857D. All work flawlessly with G4HFQ’s memory management software (FTB7800 and FTBasicMMO). This setup is a great way to program these two radios. There is a jumper inside the CT-2 that has to be moved in order to use it with the 857; putting a toggle switch on the case makes that changeover less cumbersome.
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VA3WYC
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 20, 2007 07:09
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Priceless
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I had issues at the start caused by an improper com port setting. Rob was very helpful. Programming my FT60R is a breeze these days.
Yes, you can make one yourself and save the money but when one has no time and know how, this is the best thing to come since slice bread.
Looking forward to trying it on an ft7800.
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W4FFM
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Rating: 3/5
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Sep 5, 2007 12:43
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DIN doesn't fit the FT-8800R
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Functions well with the Yaesu FT-8800R but the case on the DIN plug is too large to enter the hole deep within which is located the Yaesu DIN socket. Removing the plug case and replacing it with a wrap of electrical tape did the job. I bought a USB-DIN cable on eBay and I'll report when I find if it has the same problem.
DO NOT let this discourage you from using a cable and the software mentioned elsewhere... it's great software!
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K6RCS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 29, 2007 21:37
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Straight out of box - works like a charm
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This marks as one of my best amateur purchase experiences to date. I bought the ttl2usb for my VX-7RB. Unfortunately I bought the USB to serial cable after I had setup the new radio. But I wanted my friend to benefit when he got the same radio before heading out on a trip.
This device works straight out of box and after downloading the drivers for one of my computers. Interestingly enough my laptop already had drivers installed so even this step was unnecessary. The device works perfectly as advertised using the VX7 Commander software.
But I have to give the award for service to Rob for helping me beyond even the most responsive customer service departments. He contacted me in response to my request to rush order the unit overnight even though he is in the same time zone as me and after returning from his own vacation. Wow! He made sure that I got my interface on time and working perfectly. Sometimes this seems incredible for some companies...not so for Rob. The only downside now is that I expect this level of service from everyone I deal with. Thanks for setting the bar, Rob.
I give this interface five stars for functioning as advertised and another 5 stars for the level of service from Rob. The price is decent - but the satisfaction of knowing it will work immediately as intended makes it even more affordable.
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VK7JJ
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Rating: 2/5
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Mar 9, 2007 20:21
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problems
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have had no problems with the drivers or the TTL converter hardware but I have had problems with the cables. It seems almost all previous reviewers use the product with their VX7R HTs, where the cable issues are straightforward.
I also ordered the 8 pin mini-DIN cable for my Yaesu FT-857D and the 6 pin mini-DIN cable for my Yaesu FT-8900r
Problem 1) The mini-DIN cables supplied have plugs that are too large to easily fit the socket holes in the Yaesu, so you pretty well have to remove the plastic DIN plug covers and replace them with tape and heat shrink tubing
Problem 2) The unit will NOT work with a Yaesu 857 unless you open the TTL converter box (two small screws) and remove the shorting jumper.
The reason I am annoyed is there was nothing in the supplied literature or on the supplier's web site to tell you about that, so you have to email for help. And by that time you are pretty frustrated.
Not only that but it means I'll have to wire in a small switch in place of the shorting jumper, otherwise I'll have to take their box apart and change the jumper every time I want to use the 857 instead of the 8900 or VX7.
Despite now having removed the jumper, it still does not work with my 857.
I asked for the pinouts for wiring an 8 pin mini-DIN and was not given the information, despite pointing out that it appeared the earth (braid) on the supplied cable may be wired to the wrong pin in the mini-DIN according to the Yaesu user manual.
I have asked again and hopefully will be able to wire my own cable using an old Macintosh printer cable when I get the information.
All in all a disappointing experience.
VK7JJ
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KD7CAO
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2007 14:32
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Best PC-Programming I have Ever Used!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I purchased this and the G4HFQ software and will never look back at the RTS stuff again. Best hardware on earth for the simplicity of it all. Now I just need to get my old RTS Icom programming software converted to a CD-Rom since I haven't found anything to replace it.
Great Job!!!!
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KB1OHB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 13, 2007 15:13
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just great!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Have the yaesu VX-7. I have both the ADMS 1G software sold by RT systems and the Commander freeware. Before buying the TTL to USB adapter I oculd not get the radio to communicate with the laptop AT ALL no matter what cables or adapters or program I tried. This little wonder worked the first time, and every time since. It only took seconds to install. Well worth it. It was an investment in my sanity!
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W0IPL
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 6, 2007 13:26
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A little expensive
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Ordered mine over Christmas. Turn-around on the order was excellent. Instructions are good. Quality looks good.
The price shown ($40-US) is not what you pay to be able to use it. You must also either build or buy the cable from the adaptor box to the radio. That makes the total cost $50 plus S&H-(naturally), not the $40+ shown.
Other than the price, I find it easy to install/use and performs as you would hope. Anyone that has more than one radio with 100 or more memories -really- needs one of these.
It installed without problem on my Dell computer. When I tried to put it on my HP LapTop I had problems. Turned out to be the LapTop and NOT the ttl2usb! I'm pleased with the ttl2usb.
Good product that makes the OEM software totally usable.
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KI6ESL
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 3, 2006 05:58
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Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have two Yaesu HT's a Vx-2r and a VX-6r and it only took ten min's to check that worked as advertised with both of them. It makes entering data for these radios a pleasure instead of a chore.
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KE7AVR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 14, 2006 18:22
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excelent
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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5 min from box to programming radio well worth the time you cant go wrong with this little wonder
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