Hi, I run the DMK dongles but I wanted a cheap one just to hang a scanner off and as it didn't require PTT etc no modifications are needed to just pipe the audio. So I thought I'd give one of these a go off eBay for AUD$7.48 incl postage. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250544991212 Here is my LSUSB. Bus 002 Device 003: ID 0d8c:000c C-Media Electronics, Inc. Audio Adapter Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0c45:6270 Microdia PC Camera (SN9C201 + MI0360/MT9V011 or MI0360SOC/MT9V111) U-CAM PC Camera NE878, Whitcom WHC017, ... Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0d8c:000c C-Media Electronics, Inc. Audio Adapter Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0d8c:000c C-Media Electronics, Inc. Audio Adapter Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Two are the real deal (DMK) and the third comes up the same so I assume it is the correct chip also? I haven't cracked the case open as I have no need to. However the case is a translucent black and you can see clearly inside with a torch that it has a proper square chip with legs (No blob). I haven't got it going yet as I'm not sure about some of the config side of things but when I do I'll let you's know if and how well it works. I also hope to get a couple more DMK dongles when funds allow to add HF and Full dupe V/UHF dual band nodes. Anyhow I thought I'd share this source of C-Media dongles as there seems to be a lot of interest on where to get them from in the mailing list lately. Regards, Ken - vk4akp All_Star #2134 - VK4RKP (Mt Crosby. 146.725Mhz -neg) Echolink #7878 - VK4RKP (Mt Crosby. 146.725Mhz -neg) PTT_Link #20040 - UHF CB. ???_??? #???? - .AU Scanner (Coming Soon). .-.-.

Message: 1 Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:57:10 -0500 From: "Yokshs" <yokshs@sbcglobal.net> Subject: [App_rpt-users] DealExtreme CM108 fobs To: <app_rpt-users@qrvc.com> Message-ID: <5D654AD9477340EBBEB4A98DA7ABB957@main> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Hi all,

I opened all 4 of the "so called" CM108 units that I bought from DealExtreme. The packaging, and plastic cases for each unit are identical, but the PCBs are different.

Of 4 units purchased, I ended up with 3 "blob" units, and one CM119 leaded unit.

I'm going to send DealExtreme my thoughts in an email/feedback, but I doubt they'll replace the units, or refund my $$$.

I was considering using the CM108 fob for audio only anyway, so long as I can use serial or parallel for COS/PTT.

Do the CM119 units work with Allstar?

73.

Kyle K0KN