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This page provides detailed instructions on how properly setup the Win-Test contest logging application for windows with the popular Yaesu FT-991 transceiver by installing properly the UART Bridge COM to USB port drivers to properly set the switched inside the Win-Test application.

Details the Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers for Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge devices, which are crucial for establishing serial communication between a host system and CP210x-based hardware. It covers driver availability for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, highlighting the necessity of these drivers for operating CP210x products as a virtual COM port. The resource also mentions the option for direct access drivers and references _Application Note 197_ for comprehensive serial communication guidance. The page specifies that the CP210x Manufacturing DLL and Runtime DLL have been updated, requiring their use with v6.0 and later of the Windows VCP Driver, impacting specific application note software downloads like AN144SW.zip. It notes that Linux 3.x.x and 4.x.x driver versions are maintained within the _Linux kernel tree_ at www.kernel.org, ensuring ongoing support. Legacy OS software is also provided for users requiring support for 5.x drivers, ensuring broad compatibility.