Connect a modern computer with USB to your compatible Kantronics PacketCommunicator 3 Plus Amateur Radio TNC.
This FTDI USB to DB25 25-Pin Male RS232 Serial Communication Cable converts a USB port into an RS232 serial interface, providing a convenient connection between PCs and compatible amateur radio TNC equipment.
Ideal for packet radio communication, TNC configuration, terminal operation, data communication and amateur radio station setups.
Built with an FTDI USB-to-Serial chipset for stable and reliable RS232 communication.
Designed for applications where dependable serial data transmission is important, especially amateur radio and legacy communication equipment.
Converts a standard computer USB port to a DB25 25-Pin Male RS232 serial connector, allowing modern computers without traditional serial ports to communicate with compatible DB25 RS232 equipment.
Computer Side: USB
Equipment Side: DB25 25-Pin Male
Communication Standard: RS232
Suitable for connecting compatible computers to the:
Kantronics PacketCommunicator 3 Plus
Perfect for amateur radio operators who need a USB serial connection for compatible Kantronics TNC equipment.
Suitable for a variety of packet radio and TNC communication tasks, including:
• Packet Radio Communication
• TNC Configuration
• Terminal Communication
• Data Transfer
• Radio Station Setup
• Serial Device Communication
• Amateur Radio Experiments
• Legacy RS232 Equipment Connection
Many modern laptops and desktop PCs no longer include traditional RS232 serial ports.
This cable provides a convenient solution for connecting USB-equipped computers to compatible DB25 RS232 amateur radio and communication equipment.
The FTDI-based USB serial converter provides reliable data transmission for communication between your computer and compatible TNC equipment.
A practical replacement for setups that previously required a computer with a dedicated RS232 serial port.
PC / Laptop USB Port
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FTDI USB to RS232 Converter
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DB25 25-Pin Male Connector
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Kantronics PacketCommunicator 3 Plus TNC
Recommended for:
Kantronics PacketCommunicator 3 Plus
Amateur Radio TNC
Packet Radio Stations
HAM Radio Communication
Terminal Node Controllers
RS232 Serial Communication
Radio Data Communication
Legacy DB25 Serial Equipment
Product Type: USB to RS232 Serial Communication Cable
USB Serial Chipset: FTDI
Input Connector: USB
Output Connector: DB25 25-Pin Male
Serial Standard: RS232
Application: Amateur Radio / Packet Radio / TNC Communication
Compatible Equipment: Kantronics PacketCommunicator 3 Plus and compatible RS232 devices
Color: Black
Usage: Configuration, communication and serial data transfer
✓ FTDI USB-to-Serial solution
✓ DB25 25-Pin Male RS232 connector
✓ Designed for compatible Kantronics TNC applications
✓ Convenient USB connection for modern PCs
✓ Reliable serial communication
✓ Ideal for amateur radio and packet radio stations
✓ Suitable for replacing legacy PC serial-port connections
✓ Easy integration into existing HAM radio setups
Please check the connector type, RS232 communication standard and pin assignment of your equipment before ordering.
A DB25 connector does not automatically mean that every DB25 device uses the same pinout.
This product is intended for the specified compatible equipment and RS232 applications. It is not a universal cable for every DB25 device.
If you are unsure about compatibility, please provide the device model and DB25 pin assignment before purchasing.
1 × FTDI USB to DB25 25-Pin Male RS232 Serial Communication Cable
A practical USB serial solution for connecting modern computers with compatible Kantronics PacketCommunicator 3 Plus Amateur Radio TNC equipment.
About FT232RL
The FT232R is the latest device to be added to FTDI?s range of USB UART interface Integrated Circuit Devices. The FT232R is a USB to serial UART interface with optional clock generator output, and the new FTDIChip-ID? security dongle feature. In addition, asynchronous and synchronous bit bang interface modes are available. USB to serial designs using the FT232R have been further simplified by fully integrating the external EEPROM, clock circuit and USB resistors onto the device.
The FT232R adds two new functions compared with its predecessors, effectively making it a "3-in-1" chip for some application areas. The internally generated clock (6MHz, 12MHz, 24MHz, and 48MHz) can be brought out of the device and used to drive a microcontroller or external logic. A unique number (the FTDIChip-ID?) is burnt into the device during manufacture and is readable over USB, thus forming the basis of a security dongle which can be used to protect customer application software from being copied.
Single chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer interface.
Entire USB protocol handled on the chip - No USB-specific firmware programming required.
UART interface support for 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits and odd / even / mark / space / no parity.
Fully assisted hardware or X-On / X-Off software handshaking.
Data transfer rates from 300 baud to 3 Megabaud (RS422 / RS485 and at TTL levels) and 300 baud to 1 Megabaud (RS232).
In-built support for event characters and line break condition.
New USB FTDIChip-ID? feature.
New configurable CBUS I/O pins.
Auto transmit buffer control for RS485 applications.
Transmit and receive LED drive signals.
New 48MHz, 24MHz,12MHz, and 6MHz clock output signal Options for driving external MCU or FPGA.
FIFO receive and transmit buffers for high data throughput.
256 Byte receive buffer and 128 Byte transmit buffer utilising buffer smoothing technology to allow for high data throughput.
Adjustable receive buffer timeout.
Synchronous and asynchronous bit bang mode interface options with RD# and WR# strobes.
New CBUS bit bang mode option.
Integrated 1024 bit internal EEPROM for I/O configuration and storing USB VID, PID, serial number and product description strings.
Device supplied preprogrammed with unique USB serial number.
Support for USB suspend / resume.
Support for bus powered, self powered, and high-power bus powered USB configurations.
Integrated 3.3V level converter for USB I/O .
Integrated level converter on UART and CBUS for interfacing to 5V - 1.8V Logic.
True 5V / 3.3V / 2.8V / 1.8V CMOS drive output and TTL input.
High I/O pin output drive option.
Integrated USB resistors.
Integrated power-on-reset circuit.
Fully integrated clock - no external crystal, oscillator, or resonator required.
Fully integrated AVCC supply filtering - No separate AVCC pin and no external R-C filter required.
UART signal inversion option.
USB bulk transfer mode.
3.3V to 5.25V Single Supply Operation.
Low operating and USB suspend current.
Low USB bandwidth consumption.
UHCI / OHCI / EHCI host controller compatible.
USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
-40°C to 85°C extended operating temperature range.
