Thanks for the quick response Pete. I conducted the monitoring test successfully, which must implicate the usb connection.
I don't know how significat it is, but I saw a post on the PocketFMS forum that indicated problems with the usb connection if your computer lacks a com port, as does mine. So I installed a virtual pair of com ports, via some trial ware, and set up a com1 and com2. This didn't help solve my usb to pocketpc problem, but I was able to use the PocketFMS program installed on the FSX computer successfully. For grins, I ran portmon, and curiously, it did not show any signs of activity on either com1 or com2...I'm guessing it has something to do with their being virtual ports. What I lack in intelligence, I make up for with tenacity, so I'll keep plugging away at this. If any of the above stimulates additional thought, please let me know....Thanks again!