Here's some screens of the problem I'm having
The first one is my hyperterminal settings:
This is the feedback I get from typing the alphabet:
Here's the Information I get from a com port monitor I have listening to com1
The request/response from com1 typing abc
The read/write requests from com1 typing abc
I've ordered a new Max232 chip in case mine's bad. I also ordered the TTL to RS232 kit mentioned earlier. Thanks again.