[aprssig] Need A GOOD USB<--> Serial Dongle? - Great Deal

[Jason KG4WSV]

The prolific devices do not have a unique identifier, so the mapping to a particular device depends on either enumeration order or where the device is attached to the USB tree.

FTDI devices have a unique serial number so that the specific adapter is uniquely identified no matter when or where it is plugged in.

FTDI offers a better device with better software and fewer problems in they long run.  To me saving a couple of bucks isn't worth the hassle.


-Jason