[aprssig] USB<-->Serial Dongle Based On FTDI Chipset (the good stuff) On Sale At NewEgg

[Stephen H. Smith]

Just received an email sale flyer from http://newegg.com that features a 
USB<-->Serial "dongle" cable based on the hassle-free FTDI chip set for only 
$12.29 including free shipping!

This completely avoids the interminable hassles with Prolific-chipset-based 
dongles and their gawd-awful buggy drivers.

Deal is on only until 14 August so check out this URL:

 
<http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812156039&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL080813&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL080813-_-EMC-080813-Index-_-CablesSVideoCables-_-12156039-L021C> 


and note the promo code EMCXMXM89



A writeup on my website about the issues with USB<-->serial adapters and the 
vast advantages of the FTDI chipset is here on my website:

    <http://wa8lmf.net/ham/USB-Serial-Dongles.htm>


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