LG VX-8100

I need educated. I have had no problems in the past with my VX7000 and 8000 with using BitPim with these phones. Now I have a new 8100 and I cannot get BitPim to recognize it. I have tried several different "settings" in BitPim. I am seeing posts that people are using BitPim with this phone. I have previously ased for a Driver, however that persons email address does not allow contact. I am not sure I have the proper driver. Verizon does not offer a Office Data Kit for the 8100 and they tell me they will not due to its VCAST capabilites - they want you to purchase thier data air time.
Please help. I love the phone, but I want to sync my Calendar info from PC to Phone. I am currently paying for idatebook, however, I would prefer syncing with BitPim. DataPilot does not offer support for this phone and they will not answer my emails.